The transcription factor FLOWERING LOCUS M (FLM) of the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana is an important component to regulate flowering time in response to changing ambient temperature. This thesis describes the natural genetic variation of this gene, which has an important role for adaptation of flowering time during Arabidopsis thaliana evolution. Furthermore, previously unknown regulatory regions of FLM were identified, which contribute to the regulation of FLM gene expression and flowering time.     «

The transcription factor FLOWERING LOCUS M (FLM) of the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana is an important component to regulate flowering time in response to changing ambient temperature. This thesis describes the natural genetic variation of this gene, which has an important role for adaptation of flowering time during Arabidopsis thaliana evolution. Furthermore, previously unknown regulatory regions of FLM were identified, which contribute to the regulation of FLM gene expression and flowering...     »