Although xenia is widespread in plants and has applications in genetics, physiology, breeding and production, its mechanism remains poorly understood. Here I briefly discuss several previous explanations for xenia, and propose an mRNA action hypothesis, which is consistent with Darwin's Pangenesis.
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