Publications by authors named "Hugo Ricardo Afonso"
Physiol Plant
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Bud dormancy is crucial for flowering and fruit production, controlled by genetic and environmental factors, but specific mechanisms in temperate trees like Quercus suber are not well understood.
- Research indicates that the genes CENTRORADIALIS-LIKE (CENL) and DORMANCY-ASSOCIATED PROTEIN 1 (QsDYL1) are involved in growth cessation and serve as markers for dormancy in Q. suber.
- Analysis of gene expression and epigenetic changes during dormancy reveals that different chromatin modifiers influence the transition between dormancy and active bud formation, providing insights into how trees may adapt to climate change.
