Genome wide analysis of kinesin gene family in Citrullus lanatus reveals an essential role in early fruit development

Abstract Background Kinesin (KIN) as a motor protein is a versatile nano-machine and involved in diverse essential processes in plant growth and development. However, the kinesin gene family has not been identified in watermelon, a valued and nutritious fruit, and yet their functions have not been c...

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Main Authors: Shujuan Tian, Jiao Jiang, Guo-qi Xu, Tan Wang, Qiyan Liu, Xiner Chen, Man Liu, Li Yuan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-021-02988-6