Overexpression of OsbHLH107, a member of the basic helix-loop-helix transcription factor family, enhances grain size in rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Abstract Background Grain size, which is determined by grain length, grain width, and grain thickness, is an important determinant for grain yield in rice. Identification and characterization of new genes that are associated with grain size will be helpful for the improvement of grain yield in rice....

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Main Authors: Xiaoming Yang, Yulong Ren, Yue Cai, Mei Niu, Zhiming Feng, Ruonan Jing, Changling Mou, Xi Liu, Lianjie Xiao, Xin Zhang, Fuqing Wu, Xiuping Guo, Ling Jiang, Jianmin Wan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-07-01
Series:Rice
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12284-018-0237-y