Yield loss in the economically important hazelnut (Corylus spp.) occurs through the frequent formation of blank nuts. Although the condition is associated with embryo abortion, we have not yet identified the regulatory genes involved. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the genes related
The ectomycorrhizal (ECM) symbiosis, a mutualistic plant-fungus association, plays a fundamental role in forest ecosystems by enhancing plant growth and by providing host protection from root diseases. The cellular complexity of the symbiotic organ, characterized by the differentiation of