A genomic link in China roses: and they all lived prickly but water deficient ever after?
M.-C. Zhong, X.-D. Jiang, G.-Q. Yang, W.-H. Cui, Z.-Q. Suo, W.-J. Wang, Y.-B. Sun, D. Wang, X.-C. Cheng, X.-m. Li, X. Dong, K.-X. Tang, D.-Z. Li, J.-Y. Hu
The paper identifies genetic elements and QTL associated with stem prickle development in roses, linking prickle density to water-related adaptations.
bioRxiv · Jul 16, 2020 · PreprintPlant Biology