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The boron efflux transporter ROTTEN EAR is required for maize inflorescence development and fertility.
The Plant cell - 1 Jul 2014
Chatterjee Mithu, Tabi Zara, Galli Mary, Malcomber Simon, Buck Amy, Muszynski Michael, Gallavotti Andrea
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Although boron has a relatively low natural abundance, it is an essential plant micronutrient. Boron deficiencies cause major crop losses in several areas of the world, affecting reproduction and yield in diverse plant species. Despite the importance of boron in crop productivity, surprisingly little is known about its effects on developing reproductive organs. We isolated a maize (Zea mays) mutant, called rotten...
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