Characterizations and fine mapping of a mutant gene for high tillering and dwarf in rice (Oryza sativa L.).

doi:10.1007/s00425-005-0007-0

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Characterizations and fine mapping of a mutant gene for high tillering and dwarf in rice (Oryza sativa L.).

Planta - 1 Nov 2005

Zou Junhuang, Chen Zengxiang, Zhang Shuying, Zhang Weiping, Jiang Guanghuai, Zhao Xianfeng, Zhai Wenxue, Pan Xuebiao, Zhu Lihuang

Abstract excerpt

A rice htd-1 mutant, related to tillering and dwarfing, was characterized. We show that the htd-1 mutant increases its tiller number by releasing axillary buds from dormant stage rather than by initiating more axillary buds. The dwarf is caused by averagely reducing each internode and panicle. Ba...

Topics

Abscisic Acid
Chromosome Mapping
Cloning, Molecular
Genes, Plant
Gibberellins
Indoleacetic Acids
Mutation
Oryza
Phenotype
Plant Components, Aerial

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