<i>Stocky1</i>, a Novel Gene Involved in Maize Seedling Development and Cuticle Integrity
The cuticle is the plant’s outermost layer that covers the surfaces of aerial parts. This structure is composed of a variety of aliphatic molecules and is well-known for its protective role against biotic and abiotic stresses in plants. Mutants with a permeable cuticle show developmental defects suc...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-03-01
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Series: | Plants |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/11/7/847 |