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TCP functions branching out
by Paula Elomaa Department of Agricultural Sciences, Viikki Plant Science Centre, University of Helsinki, Finland Since their discovery about 20 years ago, the TCP domain transcription factors have been shown to control diverse aspects of plant growth and development (reviewed … Continue reading
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Tagged branching, Elomaa, raceme, spikelet, TCP proteins, TEOSINTE BRANCHED1, wheat
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DELLA proteins restrict cell divisions by distinct mechanisms
by Jens Sundström Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Breeding cereal crops with reduced stem length, in so-called semi-dwarf varieties, greatly contributed to yield increases associated with the green revolution. However, the semi-dwarf genotype was also associated with reduced inflorescence size. … Continue reading
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Tagged breeding, DELLA proteins, gibberellin, inflorescence, semi-dwarf cereals, wheat, yield
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