Transcriptomic response of maize primary roots to low temperatures at seedling emergence

Background Maize (Zea mays) is a C4 tropical cereal and its adaptation to temperate climates can be problematic due to low soil temperatures at early stages of establishment. Methods In the current study we have firstly investigated the physiological response of twelve maize varieties, from a chilli...

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Main Authors: Mauro Di Fenza, Bridget Hogg, Jim Grant, Susanne Barth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2017-01-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/2839.pdf