[Chang-Hsien Yang] Multifunctional evolution of B and AGL6 MADS box genes in orchids
Hsing-Fun Hsu, Wei-Han Chen, Yi-Hsuan Shen, Wei-Han Hsu, Wan-Ting Mao and Chang-Hsien Yang, 2021. Nature Communications
We show the functional L’ (OAP3-1/OAGL6-2/OPI) and SP’ (OAP3-2/OAGL6-1/OPI) complexes likely exist and AP3/PI/AGL6 genes have acquired additional functions during evolution. Including regulate anthocyanin accumulation and pigmentation, promotes red spot formation in the perianth, and could function to suppress sepal/petal senescence and promote pedicel abscission. It expand the current knowledge behind the multifunctional evolution of the B and AGL6 genes in plants.
Article source: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-21229-w