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.

Zhang, Zhengzhi; Wei, Wenjie; Zhu, Huilan; Challa, Ghana S; Bi, Caili; Trick, Harold N; Li, Wanlong · PLoS One · 2015

basic_science · Level V

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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.

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