Genetic and molecular basis of floral induction in Arabidopsis thaliana

Abstract

Many plants synchronize their life cycles in response to changing seasons and initiate flowering under favourable en- vironmental conditions to ensure reproductive success. To confer a robust seasonal response, plants use diverse gen- etic programmes that integrate environmental and endogenous cues and converge on central floral regulatory hubs. Technological advances have allowed us to understand these complex processes more completely. Here, we review recent progress in our understanding of genetic and molecular mechanisms that control flowering in Arabidopsis thaliana.