Study finds new way in which plants control flower production

The timing of flowering in plants is critical. It can have profound effects on flower, fruit, and seed production, and consequently agricultural yields. This process is known to depend on daylight and temperature cues. However, a team led by CSHL Assistant Professor Zach Lippman, Ph.D. now reveals there is a second, previously unknown, mechanism that controls flowering.

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