Comparative transcriptome analysis provides key insights into seedling development in switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.)

Abstract Background Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.), a warm-season perennial C4 plant, can be used as a forage plant, a soil and water conservation plant, a windbreak plant, and as a good source of biofuels and alternative energy with low planting costs. However, switchgrass exhibits low rates of...

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Main Authors: Shumeng Zhang, Fengli Sun, Weiwei Wang, Guoyu Yang, Chao Zhang, Yongfeng Wang, Shudong Liu, Yajun Xi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:Biotechnology for Biofuels
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13068-019-1534-4