Genetic Structure and Molecular Mechanisms Underlying the Formation of Tassel, Anther, and Pollen in the Male Inflorescence of Maize (<i>Zea mays</i> L.)
Maize tassel is the male reproductive organ which is located at the plant’s apex; both its morphological structure and fertility have a profound impact on maize grain yield. More than 40 functional genes regulating the complex tassel traits have been cloned up to now. However, the detailed molecular...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-05-01
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Series: | Cells |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/11/11/1753 |