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Testing the function of MYB10 in plants

A transgenic apple plant in the laboratory.

The transcription factor MYB10 controls red flesh in apples. This image shows a transgenic apple plant in the laboratory that is expressing MYB10 strongly in every cell. The leaves, stalk, fruit and roots are all red.

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Published: 25 May 2011Updated: 14 June 2018Size: 1.6 MB
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