Flowering
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For angiosperms, flowering is the first step of sexual reproduction. Most angiosperms use environmental cues (such as photoperiod, temperature and water availability) to control the transition from vegetative growth to flowering. Flowering must occur not only at the right time, but also synchronously, to optimise outcrossing and take advantage of favourable external conditions for seed filling. Flowering time is also of great importance for agriculture, horticulture and plant breeding.
The goal of this Collection is to present the most recent developments in our understanding of flowering, including the transition to flowering, its regulation, and flowering diversity.
