Abstract

From RNA Signalling in Flower Induction to a Novel Gene Allele for Crop Improvement

Yiguo Hong, Professor, Hangzhou Normal University

The nature of florigen is one of most exciting and debated topics in plant biology. In this presentation, I will talk about new findings that FT RNA trafficking contributes to the systemic florigen signalling. On the other hand, to meet the rapid increase in global demand for food, feed and fuel under changing climates is pressing. Characterization of new genes and development of novel strategies for enhancing crop productivity are challenging. In the second part of this presentation, I will discuss how to engineer a plant flowering time integrator into useful gene alleles for increasing seed yields in crops.