Mutations in wheat TaAPA2 gene result in pleiotropic effects on plant architecture

This study is reported by Shisheng Chen’s group at the National Key Laboratory of Wheat Improvement, Peking University Institute of Advanced Agricultural Sciences. Plant architecture has significant impact on plant development and productivity, and thus has been extensively investigated in various plant species. However, studies on the genes and molecular mechanisms regulating plant architecture in wheat remain limited. This study is reported by Shisheng Chen’s group at the National Key Laboratory of Wheat Improvement, Peking University Institute of Advanced Agricultural Sciences. Plant architecture has significant impact on plant development and productivity, and thus has been extensively investigated in various plant species. However, studies on the genes and molecular mechanisms regulating plant architecture in wheat remain limited. Agriculture Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories