Yesterday’s Chatshaala was about the Mango flowering status in different parts of India.
CUBE Homelab Cherukkad,Kozhikode .
We have hypothesized the mango flowering pattern in Kozhikode Kerala for one year .Based on the graph we plotted ,we discussed the cause of mango flowering.We have reached to a plant hormone named Florigen and while discussing its production, we went into the molecular biology behind mango flowering.
We had a very informative session today.Thanks to @~Akhil Gupta Samuel @Akanksha CUBE @Arunan sir @Susanta Tanti CUBE @Kiran CUBE @Seethalakhmi @Enas CUBE
From mango flowering to its molecular biology.
We proposed a mango flowering pattern in Kozhikode Kerala, as shown in the graph.
We discussed the role of Florigen, a protein that translocates from the leaves to the buds.
How is Florigen produced?
How can we describe the transcription of mRNA?
What is a promoter?
[05/03, 9:58 pm] Theertha: Reference shared in the session:5/03/2025
[05/03, 9:58 pm] Theertha: Numerous studies with mango trees support the existence of a florigenic promoter (FP) that is continuously synthesized in mango leaves and induces flowering. Translocation experiments suggest that the FP is carried from leaves to buds in phloem. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/238376344_Mango_Mangifera_indica_L_flowering_physiology#:~:text=Numerous%20studies%20with%20mango%20trees,leaves%20to%20buds%20in%20phloem.
[05/03, 9:58 pm] Theertha: Transcription factors are proteins involved in the process of converting, or transcribing, DNA into RNA. Transcription factors include a wide number of proteins, excluding RNA polymerase, that initiate and regulate the transcription of genes.general transcription factor / transcription factor | Learn Science at Scitable.
[05/03, 9:58 pm] Theertha: RNA has many functions, of which includes facilitating protein synthesis and gene regulation. RNA fragments known as RNA primers play a critical role in initiating DNA replication by providing a binding site for the enzyme DNA polymerase, which creates the DNA copy.RNA Primer | Definition & Function - Lesson | Study.com.
[05/03, 9:58 pm] Theertha: Paclobutrazol is a common plant growth regulator used in mango trees which helps in reducing vegetative growth and promotes flowering. Ethephon and NAA also help in inducing flowering, preventing shedding of flower buds and fruit ripening. They help in enlarging fruit size, increasing and improving the quality and yield of fruits.Blooming Success: Strategies For Managing Mango Flowers To Boost Yields - Kisanvedika | BigHaat.
These are the diagram made by Akhil during the chatshaala discussions.