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A systems biology approach uncovers a gene co-expression network associated with cell wall degradability in maize.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2019
Cuello Clément, Baldy Aurélie, Brunaud Véronique, Joets Johann, Delannoy Etienne, Jacquemot Marie-Pierre, Botran Lucy, Griveau Yves, Guichard Cécile, Soubigou-Taconnat Ludivine, Martin-Magniette Marie-Laure, Leroy Philippe, Méchin Valérie, Reymond Matthieu, Coursol Sylvie
Abstract excerpt
Understanding the mechanisms triggering variation of cell wall degradability is a prerequisite to improving the energy value of lignocellulosic biomass for animal feed or biorefinery. Here, we implemented a multiscale systems approach to shed light on the genetic basis of cell wall degradability in maize. We demonstrated that allele replacement in two pairs of near-isogenic lines at a region encompassing a major...
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