HDA6-mediated histone deacetylation restricts premature tapetal PCD to maintain male fertility during early flowering in Arabidopsis
Kangwei Hu, Xun Weng, Ling Zhou, Junyu Chen, Cheng‐Guo Duan, Lifeng Zhao, Yan He, Hao WANG
This study shows HDA6-mediated histone deacetylation delays tapetal programmed cell death in Arabidopsis, ensuring male fertility during early flowering.
bioRxiv · Sep 18, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology