Essential Gene For Forming Ears Of Corn Discovered
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 23:28
in Biology & Nature
Plant geneticists have identified a gene called sparse inflorescence1, or spi1, that is essential in controlling development of the maize plant. It is involved in the synthesis of the growth hormone auxin, which among other things helps to shape structures such as leaves or the female organs (ears) and male organs (tassels) of corn.
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