Task: Answer Verification
Input (English): Question: Is allelic variation within the S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine hydrolase gene family associated with wood properties in Chinese white poplar ( Populus tomentosa )?
Answer: The present study demonstrates that PtoSAHHs were split off prior to the divergence of interspecies in Populus, and SAHHs may play a key role promoting transmethylation reactions in the secondary cell walls biosynthesis in trees. Hence, our findings provide insights into SAHH function and evolution in woody species and also offer a theoretical basis for marker-aided selection breeding to improve the wood quality of Populus.
Output (English): yes