Response of Dormancy-associated MADS-box (DAM) and Flowering Locus T (FT) genes to contrasting temperature conditions during dormancy in apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.).
Chilling requirement (CR) fulfilment is critical for successful flowering in temperate fruit trees. In mild-winter regions, several anomalies can occur when the cultivar-specific CR is not fully met, including irregular budbreak, bud abortion, and ultimately reduced fruit set. In this study, we examined the molecular r...