title: The orchid MADS-box genes controlling floral morphogenesis.
abstract: Orchids are known for both their floral diversity and ecological strategies. The versatility and specialization in orchid floral morphology, structure, and physiological properties have fascinated botanists for centuries. In floral studies, MADS-box genes contributing to the now famous ABCDE model of floral organ identity control have dominated conceptual thinking. The sophisticated orchid floral organization offers an opportunity to discover new variant genes and different levels of complexity to the ABCDE model. Recently, several remarkable research studies done on orchid MADS-box genes have revealed the important roles on orchid floral development. Knowledge about MADS-box genes' encoding ABCDE functions in orchids will give insights into the highly evolved floral morphogenetic networks of orchids.
authors.affiliation: Department of Life Sciences, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Wen-Chieh
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Tsai
authors.forename: Hong-Hwa
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Chen
mesh_terms: D035264:Flowers / Q000235:genetics* / Q000254:growth & development; D018507:Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental; D018506:Gene Expression Regulation, Plant; D026161:MADS Domain Proteins / Q000235:genetics* / Q000502:physiology; D008954:Models, Biological; D009024:Morphogenesis / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology; D029595:Orchidaceae / Q000235:genetics* / Q000254:growth & development; D010940:Plant Proteins / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D026161:MADS Domain Proteins; D010940:Plant Proteins