Mutation in a MicroRNA (IMAGE)

Max-Planck-Gesellschaft

Mutation in a MicroRNA

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Mutation in a microRNA converts petals to stamens. The mutants of petunia and snapdragon show marked similarity. The studies revealed that, due to a common gene defect, the 'plan' underlying the control of floral organ identity is impaired -- resulting in 'the wrong organ at the wrong place.'

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MPI for Plant Breeding Research

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