W3 Is a New Wax Locus That Is Essential for Biosynthesis of β-Diketone, Development of Glaucousness, and Reduction of Cuticle Permeability in Common Wheat.
basic_science · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 26468648.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0140524 and PMC identifier 4607432.
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Abstract
W3 is essential for β-diketone biosynthesis but suppresses its hydroxylation. Loss-of-function mutation w3 significantly increased cuticle permeability in terms of water loss and chlorophyll efflux.
Medical subject headings
- Genes, Plant
- Nitriles
- Quantitative Trait Loci
- Sulfones
- Triticum
- Waxes