Why so Complex? The Intricacy of Genome Structure and Gene Expression, Associated with Angiosperm Mitochondria, May Relate to the Regulation of Embryo Quiescence or Dormancy—Intrinsic Blocks to Early Plant Life

Mitochondria play key roles in cellular-energy metabolism and are vital for plant-life, such as for successful germination and early-seedling establishment. Most mitochondria contain their own genetic system (mtDNA, mitogenome), with an intrinsic protein-synthesis machinery. Although the challenges...

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Main Authors: Corinne Best, Ron Mizrahi, Oren Ostersetzer-Biran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Plants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/9/5/598