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From: Multi-scale comparative transcriptome analysis reveals key genes and metabolic reprogramming processes associated with oil palm fruit abscission

Fig. 3

Only ripe fruit in the field undergo natural abscission and ripening is unsynchronized within the spiketlet. a A test for loose fruit was performed to compare developing (b, 120 DAP) and ripe fruit (c, 160 DAP) in the field. The fruit on the spikelets were tested for looseness by pulling on the individual fruit. No loose fruit were found at 120 DAP, while loosened fruit were found at 160 DAP. While no difference was found within the spikelet for fruit at 120 DAP, the fruit from the upper half of the ripe fruit spikelet at 160 DAP separated more than the lower half. The expression profiles of the DEGs candidates was performed with the AZ from the fruit at 120 DAP when no loosening was observed and compared with the AZ from fruit where loosening was observed (160 DAP)

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