Difference in Kernel Shape and Endocarp Anatomy Promote Dehiscence in Pistachio Endocarp
S. Zhang, M. WANG, A. Chernikova, S. Eagle, K. M. Bedell, K. Nguyen, B. Blanco-Ulate, J. Jernstedt, G. Drakakaki
This study identifies anatomical and morphological traits in pistachio endocarp that contribute to shell dehiscence, showing that cell shape specialization and kernel width influence split rate.
bioRxiv · Aug 18, 2023Plant Biology