Reducing stomatal density by expression of a synthetic EPF increases leaf intrinsic water use efficiency and reduces plant water use in a C4 crop
J. N. Ferguson, P. Schmuker, A. Dmitrieva, T. Quach, T. Zhang, Z. Ge, N. Nersesian, S. Sato, T. Clemente, A. Leakey
This study shows that reducing stomatal density in sorghum via synthetic EPF expression improves water use efficiency without compromising carbon fixation, but with trade-offs in reproductive development.
bioRxiv · Feb 1, 2024 · PreprintPlant Biology