Balanced polymorphism in a floral transcription factor underlies an ancient rhythm of daily sex alternation in avocado
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Jill S. Groh
Marcos F.S. Dos Santos
Erik A. de Dios
Greg Ackerman
Edwin Solares
Eric Focht
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This study reveals that a balanced polymorphism in a floral transcription factor underlies the ancient rhythm of daily sex alternation (heterodichogamy) in avocado. This work provides molecular insights into one of the most fascinating reproductive strategies in flowering plants.
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bioRxiv
This exciting preprint reveals the molecular mechanism behind one of nature’s most intriguing reproductive strategies - the daily alternation between male and female flower phases in avocado. This builds on our earlier work on avocado domestication.
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Edwin Solares
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Lecturer in Computer Science & Data Science
I am a computational biologist and data scientist bridging artificial intelligence,
evolutionary genomics, and climate-resilient agriculture. My research leverages
cutting-edge machine learning and bioinformatics to address global food security
challenges in the face of rapid climate change. With publications in high-impact
journals including Nature Plants, PNAS, and Genome Research (h-index: 7), I develop
tools and methods that advance both computational science and real-world applications.
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