Widespread application of apomixis in agriculture requires further study of natural apomicts

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-590166
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.59016

Goeckeritz, Charity Z. ; Zheng, Xixi ; Harkess, Alex ; Dresselhaus, Thomas

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Abstract

Apomixis, or asexual reproduction through seeds, is frequent in nature but does not exist in any major crop species, yet the phenomenon has captivated researchers for decades given its potential for clonal seed production and plant breeding. A discussion on whether this field will benefit from the continued study of natural apomicts is warranted given the recent outstanding progress in ...