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ReviewJournal of experimental botany2026

Genetic mechanisms underlying temperature-mediated changes in flower development.

Roosa A E Laitinen, Paula Elomaa

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Review in Journal of experimental botany, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Roosa A E LaitinenDepartment of Organismal and Evolutionary Biology, Viikki Plant Science Centre, 00014, University of Helsinki, Finland.ORCID 0000-0003-3317-4667
Paula ElomaaDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, Viikki Plant Science Centre, 00014, University of Helsinki, Finland.ORCID 0000-0001-6512-0810

Funding

Jane and Aatos Erkko FoundationResearch Council of Finland 341774Research Council of Finland 356746
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Flower morphologies are remarkably diverse in nature, reflecting their specialized role in plant reproduction. In the context of climate change, understanding the impact of temperature on flower development is essential for predicting plant adaptation to future climates, and improving crop resilience. The genetic basis of flower development is well understood, but less is known of the impact of environmental variation on floral traits and the genetic mechanisms mediating such responses. This gap in knowledge may stem from the longstanding view that flower development is buffered against environmental influences due to its essential role in fitness. However, growing evidence indicates that floral traits can be environmentally plastic, adjusting in response to factors such as temperature, light, and water availability. This review gathers current knowledge on the temperature effects of floral traits and explores the genes and mechanisms underlying the temperature-mediated changes in flower development. We highlight trait-specific responses and consider the adaptive consequences of temperature-mediated trait variation.

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FlowersTemperatureAdaptation, PhysiologicalPhenotypeAdaptationevolutionflower developmentphenotypic plasticitytemperature

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PMID42322188
PMCPMC13577781

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