Beyond the ABC-Model: Regulation of Floral Homeotic Genes

Advances in Botanical Research

Volumn 44, Issue , 2006, Pages 163-207

  Zahn, Laura M ^a   Feng, Baomin ^a   Ma, Hong ^a  

^a PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 33750612862     PISSN: 00652296     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book Series    
DOI: 10.1016/S0065-2296(06)44004-0     Document Type: Review

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