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Stalk architecture, cell wall composition, and QTL underlying high stalk flexibility for improved lodging resistance in maize.
BMC plant biology - 11 Nov 2020
Wang Xiaqing, Shi Zi, Zhang Ruyang, Sun Xuan, Wang Jidong, Wang Shuai, Zhang Ying, Zhao Yanxin, Su Aiguo, Li Chunhui, Wang Ronghuan, Zhang Yunxia, Wang Shuaishuai, Wang Yuandong, Song Wei, Zhao Jiuran
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BACKGROUND: Stalk fracture caused by strong wind can severely reduce yields in maize. Stalks with higher stiffness and flexibility will exhibit stronger lodging resistance. However, stalk flexibility is rarely studied in maize. Stalk fracture of the internode above the ear before tasseling will result in the lack of tassel and pollen, which is devastating for pollination in seed production. In this study, we...
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