The role of WOX genes in flower development

† Background: WOX (Wuschel-like homeobOX) genes form a family of plant-specificHOMEODOMAINtranscription factors, the members of which play important developmental roles in a diverse range of processes. WOX genes were first identified as determining cell fate during embryo development, as well as playing important roles in maintaining stem cell niches in the plant. In recent years, new roles…