Functional Genomics and Flowering Time in Medicago truncatula: An Overview.

Flowering time is an important trait that influences adaptation and yield in many crop legumes. Both the inherent earliness of flowering and the degree to which it is responsive to environmental factors determine both the eco-geographic range across which crops can be successfully grown and the seasonal cycles most suitable for production. This chapter will provide a brief review of studies investigating the genetic control of flowering time in Medicago truncatula.