A combination of genome-wide association study and transcriptome analysis in leaf epidermis identifies candidate genes involved in cuticular wax biosynthesis in Brassica napus.

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BACKGROUND: Brassica napus L. is one of the most important oil crops in the world. However, climate-change-induced environmental stresses negatively impact on its yield and quality. Cuticular waxes are known to protect plants from various abiotic/biotic stresses. Dissecting the genetic and biochemical basis underlying cuticular waxes is important to breed cultivars with improved stress tolerance. RESULTS: Here a...

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