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Characterization of chilling-shock responses in four genotypes of Miscanthus reveals the superior tolerance of M. x giganteus compared with M. sinensis and M. sacchariflorus.
Annals of botany - 1 May 2013
Purdy Sarah Jane, Maddison Anne Louise, Jones Laurence Edmund, Webster Richard John, Andralojc John, Donnison Iain, Clifton-Brown John
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The bioenergy grass Miscanthus is native to eastern Asia. As Miscanthus uses C4 photosynthesis, the cooler temperatures experienced in much of northern Europe are expected to limit productivity. Identification of genetic diversity in chilling tolerance will enable breeders to generate more productive varieties for these cooler regions. Characterizing the temporal relationships between...
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