Genetic dissection of root formation in maize (Zea mays) reveals root-type specific developmental programmes.

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BACKGROUND: Maize (Zea mays) forms a complex root system comprising embryonic and post-embryonic roots. The embryonically formed root system is made up of the primary root and a variable number of seminal roots. Later in development the post-embryonic shoot-borne root system becomes dominant and is responsible together with its lateral roots for the major portion of water and nutrient uptake. Although the...

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