RDWN6 XB , a major quantitative trait locus positively enhances root system architecture under nitrogen deficiency in rice

Abstract Background Nitrogen (N) is a major input cost in rice production, in addition to causing severe pollution to agricultural and ecological environments. Root dry weight has been considered the most important component related to crop yields than the other root traits. Therefore, development o...

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Main Authors: Galal Bakr Anis, Yingxin Zhang, Anowerul Islam, Yue Zhang, Yongrun Cao, Weixun Wu, Liyong Cao, Shihua Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12870-018-1620-y