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A single point mutation in Ms44 results in dominant male sterility and improves nitrogen use efficiency in maize.
Plant biotechnology journal - 1 Aug 2017
Fox Tim, DeBruin Jason, Haug Collet Kristin, Trimnell Mary, Clapp Joshua, Leonard April, Li Bailin, Scolaro Eric, Collinson Sarah, Glassman Kimberly, Miller Michael, Schussler Jeff, Dolan Dennis, Liu Lu, Gho Carla, Albertsen Marc, Loussaert Dale, Shen Bo
Abstract excerpt
Application of nitrogen fertilizer in the past 50 years has resulted in significant increases in crop yields. However, loss of nitrogen from crop fields has been associated with negative impacts on the environment. Developing maize hybrids with improved nitrogen use efficiency is a cost-effective strategy for increasing yield sustainably. We report that a dominant male-sterile mutant Ms44 encodes a lipid transfer...
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