Alternatively spliced BobCAL transcripts alter curd morphotypes in a collection of Chinese cauliflower accessions

摘要

Morphotypes of smooth (a), coarse (b), granular (c), and hairy (d) curds of cauliflower at the curd maturation stage. Surfaces of smooth (e), coarse (f), granular (g), and hairy (h) curds. i–t Scanning electron micrographs of inflorescence, floral, and organ meristems. Inflorescence meristems of smooth (i) and coarse (j) curds and floral meristems of granular (k) and hairy (l) curds at the curd enlargement stage. Inflorescence meristems of smooth (m) and coarse (n) accessions and floral meristems of granular (o) and hairy (p) accessions at the bolting stage in curds during winter. Flower buds of smooth (q) and coarse (r) accessions and floral meristems of granular (s) and hairy (t) accessions at the flowering stage, immediately after bolting. Inflorescences of smooth (u) and coarse (v) accessions and floral meristems of granular (w) and hairy (x) accessions at the bolting stage in curds during winter. Arrows indicate meristems or floral organs. im inflorescence meristems, cl cauline leaves, sp sepal primordia, fm floral meristems.