Characterization of a dominant mutation for the liguleless trait: Aegilops tauschii liguleless (Lg t )
Abstract Background Leaves of Poaceae have a unique morphological feature: they consist of a proximal sheath and a distal blade separated by a ligular region. The sheath provides structural support and protects young developing leaves, whereas the main function of the blade is photosynthesis. The au...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-02-01
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Series: | BMC Plant Biology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12870-019-1635-z |