Evolutionary BiologyProceedings of the National Academy of SciencesPeer-reviewed
Balanced polymorphism in a floral transcription factor underlies an ancient rhythm of daily sex alternation in avocado
Jeffrey S. Groh, Marllon Fernando Soares dos Santos, Emmanuel Ávila de Dios…·Graham Coop
The paper identifies a polymorphic transcription factor, SDMYB, responsible for daily sex alternation in avocado and related species, showing balancing selection over millions of years.
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