Table 2.
Functional genomics for plant architecture and flowering
| Functional study aspect | Specific trait | Cotton species (cultivar) | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Late meristem identity1‐D1b (GhLMI1‐D1b) gene | Leaf shape | G. hirsutum | Andres et al. (2017) |
| Single flower truss (GhSFT) and self‐pruning (GhSP) genes | Monopodial and sympodial branches | G. hirsutum (TX701 & DP61) | McGarry et al. (2016) |
| MADs box (GhSOC1 and GhMADS42) genes | Flowering | G. hirsutum (CCRI36) | Zhang et al. (2016b) |
| Flowering‐promoting factor 1 (GhFPF1) gene | Flowering time control and shade avoidance | G. hirsutum (TM1 & CCRI36) | Wang et al. (2014a) |
| Leafy (GhLFY) gene | Shoot apex | G. hirsutum (CCRI36) | Li et al. (2013d) |
| Florigen‐encoded flowering locus T (FT) gene | Determinate growth | G. hirsutum (TX701 & DP61) | McGarry et al. (2013) |
| Sepallata (GhSEP) gene | Squares or flowers | G. hirsutum | Lai et al. (2011) |
| Mitogen‐activated protein kinase (GhMAPK7) gene | Plant growth and development | G. hirsutum (Lumian 22) | Shi et al. (2010) |
| MADS box (GhMADS9) gene | Anther/pollen development | G. hirsutum (Coker312) | Shao et al. (2010) |
| MADS box (GhMADS3) gene | Stamens and carpels | G. hirsutum (Xuzhou 142 & Chuanmian 239) | Guo et al. (2007b) |