SEPALLATA (SEP) genes are involved with many functions in plants, including floral organ identity, development, and fruit development. The SEP group of genes exist as homologs, generally having multiple sets per organism that can be functionally diver . . .

Floriculture is a multibillion-dollar branch of agriculture that is integral to the economy in numerous countries. The cut flower industry experiences heavy losses in products due to organ shedding. Organ shedding is initiated due to a highly regulate . . .

Aquilegia is a good model system for genetic and evolutionary studies. Its phylogenetic position is between grasses and core eudicots. Aquilegia is a genus consisting of 60-70 species. Aquilegia has a cymose inflorescence pattern. The branching patter . . .