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Genetic control of leaf curl in maize.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 17 Mar 2014
Entringer G C, Guedes F L, Oliveira A A, Nascimento J P, Souza J C
Abstract excerpt
Among the many implications of climatic change on agriculture, drought is expected to continue to have a major impact on agribusinesses. Leaf curling is an anatomical characteristic that might be potentially used to enhance plant tolerance to water deficit. Hence, we aimed to study the genetic control of leaf curl in maize. From 2 contrasting inbred lines for the trait, generations F1, F2, and the backcrosses...
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