1994
The Sex Determination Process in Maize
Dellaporta S, Calderon-Urrea A. The Sex Determination Process in Maize. Science 1994, 266: 1501-1505. PMID: 7985019, DOI: 10.1126/science.7985019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFloral tissuesBisexual floral meristemSex determination processSecondary sexual traitsStamen developmentFloral meristemSexual traitsOrgan primordiaPlant hormonesOrgan abortionSex determinationDifferent flowersGenetic determinantsSelective arrestPrimordiaFlowersMorphological characteristicsMaizePivotal roleDegeneration of cellsUnisexualityMonoecyMeristemComplex processGibberellin
1993
Sex determination in flowering plants.
Dellaporta S, Calderon-Urrea A. Sex determination in flowering plants. The Plant Cell 1993, 5: 1241-1251. PMID: 8281039, PMCID: PMC160357, DOI: 10.1105/tpc.5.10.1241.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSex determinationSex determination genesFloral organ primordiaExcellent model systemDetermination genesHomeotic genesOrgan primordiaUnisexual flowersPlant speciesHormone signalingFloral developmentSexual determinationMolecular biologyGenesNovel mechanismPlantsUnifying mechanismModel systemPhysiological levelsMechanism of actionUnique systemDioecyMonoecyPrimordiaFlowers
1990
Spatial and Temporal Expression of Regulatory Genes in Zea mays
Tonelli C, Consonni G, Mereghetti M, Dolfini S, Dellaporta S, Viotti A, Gavazzi G. Spatial and Temporal Expression of Regulatory Genes in Zea mays. Current Plant Science And Biotechnology In Agriculture 1990, 9: 385-390. DOI: 10.1007/978-94-009-2103-0_58.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRegulatory genesPigmentation of flowersDifferent regulatory genesPlant defenseFlavonoid biosynthesisGene regulationStructural geneDevelopmental biologyNumerous genesZea maysSecondary metabolitesDistribution of pigmentsGenesTemporal expressionEnvironmental stimuliNutrient supplySpecific functionsBiosynthesisModel systemCoordinate wayPlantsPigmentationPhytopathogensMaysFlowers