High-density quantitative trait locus mapping revealed genetic architecture of leaf angle and tassel size in maize
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DOI: 10.1007/s11032-018-0914-y
Abstract: The maize leaf angle and tassel size have close relationships with grain yield. These traits had undergone a strong selection and great morphological changes during domestication and improvement. To understand the genetic architecture of these… read more here.
Keywords: tassel size; tassel; angle tassel; leaf angle ... See more keywords
Valuable allele in the wild
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DOI: 10.1038/s41477-019-0521-x
Abstract: Upright architecture with a small leaf angle represents an elite trait in maize that enables dense planting and yield increase. Although previous mutant analysis has uncovered two genes, lg1 and lg2, that control leaf angle,… read more here.
Keywords: maize; expression; leaf angle; allele ... See more keywords
Genetic control of leaf angle in sorghum and its effect on light interception.
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DOI: 10.1093/jxb/erab467
Abstract: Developing sorghum genotypes adapted to different light environments requires understanding of a plant's ability to capture light, determined through leaf angle specifically. This study dissected the genetic basis of leaf angle in three-year field trials… read more here.
Keywords: light interception; leaf; genetic control; leaf angle ... See more keywords
Differential manipulation of leaf angle throughout the canopy: current status and prospects
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DOI: 10.1093/jxb/erx378
Abstract: Leaf angle is defined as the inclination between the midrib of the leaf blade and the vertical stem of a plant. This trait has been identified as a key component in the development of high-yielding… read more here.
Keywords: throughout canopy; leaf; plant; leaf angle ... See more keywords
Characterization of regulatory modules controlling leaf angle in maize.
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DOI: 10.1093/plphys/kiac308
Abstract: Leaf angle is an important agronomic trait determining maize (Zea mays) planting density and light penetration into the canopy and contributes to the yield gain in modern maize hybrids. However, little is known about the… read more here.
Keywords: regulatory modules; leaf angle; angle; modules controlling ... See more keywords
Cytokinins Regulate Rice Lamina Joint Development and Leaf Angle.
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DOI: 10.1093/plphys/kiac401
Abstract: Leaf angle is determined by lamina joint inclination and is an important agronomic trait that determines plant architecture, photosynthetic efficiency, and crop yield. Cytokinins are phytohormones involved in shaping rice (Oryza sativa L.) architecture, but… read more here.
Keywords: lamina joint; rice; osckx3; leaf angle ... See more keywords
Liguleless1, a Conserved Gene Regulating Leaf Angle and a Target for Yield Improvement in Wheat
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DOI: 10.1104/pp.19.00872
Abstract: A major challenge in modern agriculture is to increase crop yield with diminishing agricultural land to feed the fast-growing global population. The erect leaf phenotype is a highly desirable trait that allows for higher planting… read more here.
Keywords: regulating leaf; conserved gene; liguleless1 conserved; yield ... See more keywords
Toward “Smart Canopy” Sorghum: Discovery of the Genetic Control of Leaf Angle Across Layers1[OPEN]
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DOI: 10.1104/pp.20.00632
Abstract: Leaf angle across the sorghum canopy is genetically controlled by both common and layer-specific loci, which holds potential for the development of an optimized canopy associated with higher yields. A “smart canopy” ideotype has been… read more here.
Keywords: angle; smart canopy; leaf angle; sorghum ... See more keywords
Leaf angle: a target of genetic improvement in cereal crops tailored for high‐density planting
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DOI: 10.1111/pbi.13780
Abstract: Summary High‐density planting is an effective measure for increasing crop yield per unit land area. Leaf angle (LA) is a key trait of plant architecture and a target for genetic improvement of crops. Upright leaves… read more here.
Keywords: high density; target genetic; genetic improvement; leaf angle ... See more keywords
Dissection of canopy layer-specific genetic control of leaf angle in Sorghum bicolor by RNA sequencing
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DOI: 10.1186/s12864-021-08251-4
Abstract: Background Leaf angle is an important plant architecture trait, affecting plant density, light interception efficiency, photosynthetic rate, and yield. The “smart canopy” model proposes more vertical leaves in the top plant layers and more horizontal… read more here.
Keywords: leaf angle; canopy; sorghum; layer specific ... See more keywords
Candidate loci for leaf angle in maize revealed by a combination of genome-wide association study and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.1004211
Abstract: Leaf angle (LA) is a key component of maize plant architecture that can simultaneously govern planting density and improve final yield. However, the genetic mechanisms underlying LA have not been fully addressed. To broaden our… read more here.
Keywords: meta analysis; related traits; analysis; leaf angle ... See more keywords