Two Y chromosome-encoded genes determine sex in kiwifruit
T. Akagi, S. M. Pilkington, E. Varkonyi-Gasic, I. M. Henry, S. S. Sugano, M. Sonoda, A. Firl, M. A. McNeilage, M. J. Douglas, T. Wang, R. Redstock, C. Voogd, P. Datson, A. C. Allan, K. Beppu, , R. Tao
This study identifies two Y chromosome-encoded genes, SyGI and FrBy, that independently determine sex in kiwifruit, revealing a two-factor sex determination system and providing insights for breeding.
bioRxiv · Apr 22, 2019Plant Biology