Characterizing the molecular-physiological basis of pollen abortion upon prolonged high temperature stress

We evaluated the transcriptomic response of developing tomato anthers to long-term mild heat (LTMH-) stress. Our results indicated changes in HSR-, carbohydrate-, and phytohormone-related gene expression and a delayed reduction in tapetum-related gene expression. Overall design: mRNA profiles of tetrad stage-, free microspore stage-, and polarized microspore stage tomato anthers after exposure to long-term mild heat stress