Structure and Origin of the White Cap Locus and Its Role in Evolution of Grain Color in Maize
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DOI: 10.1534/genetics.116.198911
Abstract: Selection for yellow- and white-grain types has been central to postdomestication improvement of maize. While genetic control of carotenoid biosynthesis in endosperm is attributed primarily to the Yellow1 (Y1) phytoene synthase gene, less is known… read more here.
Keywords: grain color; white cap; color maize; locus ... See more keywords
Maize Transposon Storm Kicks up a White Cap
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DOI: 10.1534/genetics.116.199638
Abstract: > In this commentary, Thomas Peterson discusses [Tan et al. (2017)][1], “Structure and origin of the White Cap Locus and its role in evolution of grain color in maize,” published in this issue of GENETICS.… read more here.
Keywords: maize transposon; genetics; transposon storm; white cap ... See more keywords