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Genetic Diversity of C4 Photosynthesis Pathway Genes in Sorghum bicolor (L.).
Genes - 16 Jul 2020
Tao Yongfu, George-Jaeggli Barbara, Bouteillé-Pallas Marie, Tai Shuaishuai, Cruickshank Alan, Jordan David, Mace Emma
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C4 photosynthesis has evolved in over 60 different plant taxa and is an excellent example of convergent evolution. Plants using the C4 photosynthetic pathway have an efficiency advantage, particularly in hot and dry environments. They account for 23% of global primary production and include some of our most productive cereals. While previous genetic studies comparing phylogenetically related C3 and C4 species...
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