Evaluation of the Possible Contribution of Various Regulatory Genes to Determination of Carpel Number as a Potential Mechanism for Optimal Agricultural Yield

Abstract

Various regulatory genes encoding transcription factors and miRNAs regulate carpel number. Multicarpelly is normally associated with increased size of the floral meristem, and several genetic factors have been discovered that influence this characteristic. A fundamental understanding of the regulatory genes affecting carpel number can facilitate strategies for agricultural yield improvement, which is crucial, given that the global population is growing rapidly. A multicarpellate plant may provide a significantly higher yield than a plant bearing fewer carpels. Higher yields can be achieved via various means; in this review, we provide an overview of the current knowledge of the various regulatory factors that contribute to multicarpelly and the potential of increasing carpel number to achieve an increased yield.

Novel Allelic Gene Variations in CmCLAVATA3 (CmCLV3) Were Identified in a Genetic Population of Melon (Cucumis melo L.)

“…The variation in the number of these carpels (or locules) can influence the development of flower morphology and fruits, thereby causing an effect on fruit shape [ 5 ]. In nature, the number of carpels in most plants is relatively stable due to genetic regulation [ 6 ]. However, a small portion of plants may undergo variations in carpel development, leading to changes in the number of carpels.…”