The liguleless-1 gene acts tissue specifically in maize leaf development.

doi:10.1016/0012-1606(90)90117-2

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The liguleless-1 gene acts tissue specifically in maize leaf development.

Developmental biology - 1 Sept 1990

Becraft P W, Bongard-Pierce D K, Sylvester A W, Poethig R S, Freeling M

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The liguleless-1 (lg1) gene affects maize leaf development. In a normal maize leaf, a ligule and auricles separate the blade and sheath. The recessive lg1 mutation prevents formation of ligules and auricles during leaf development. To determine the timing and site of lg1 gene action, we compared...

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In Vitro Techniques
Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
Phenotype
Zea mays

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