José L. Coyac-Rodríguez

The paper examines the genetic basis of leaf vein density in maize and links it to photosynthesis, finding that higher vein density correlates with increased photosynthetic rates in small intermediate veins.

This study shows that SHR regulates multiple C4 traits in Setaria viridis by controlling cell identities and photosynthetic gene expression, reducing photosynthetic capacity and seed yield under heat stress.