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May 2026
A transposon insertion in the promoter of BcCPR5 impairs trichome formation in wucai (Brassica campestris L.)
Abstract Trichomes, specialized epidermal cells on plant leaves, contribute to resistance against both abiotic and biotic stress. Wucai, an important leafy vegetable in China, is predominantly characterized by low trichome density or even hairlessness in commercial cultivars. However, the genetic and molecular mechanis...
Xun Gao, Jian Wang, Wen-Ying Zhang et al.
· Horticulture Research · 0 citations