Maize mutants in miR394-regulated genes show improved drought tolerance
F. Miskevish, A. F. Lodeyro, M. A. Ponso, C. Bouzo, R. B. Meeley, M. C. Timmermans, M. C. Dotto
The paper identifies miR394-regulated ZmLCR genes in maize that enhance drought tolerance through improved water use efficiency, root architecture, and epicuticular wax content.
bioRxiv · Dec 5, 2023Plant Biology