ENHANCED GRAVITROPISM 2 encodes a STERILE ALPHA MOTIVE containing protein that controls root growth angle in barley and wheat
G. K. Kirschner, S. Rosignoli, I. Vardanega, L. Guo, J. Imani, J. Altmueller, S. G. Milner, R. Balzano, K. A. Nagel, D. Pflugfelder, C. Forestan, R. Bovina, R. Koller, T. G. Stoecker, M. Mascher, , F. Hochholdinger
This study identifies EGT2 as a conserved gene regulating root growth angle in barley and wheat through gravity response, with potential for crop improvement.
bioRxiv · Jan 23, 2021Plant Biology