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Jul 2026
The domestication-associated WHP10 tandem cluster of amino-acid transporter genes enhances whole-plant protein accumulation in maize.
Improving protein accumulation in maize is essential for sustainable agriculture, yet the regulatory mechanisms governing the intermediate "flow" of organic nitrogen remain elusive. Here, we reveal that the maize stem acts as a critical regulatory node for nitrogen allocation. By integrating spatial transcriptomics and...
Wenhao Li, Youliang Li, Xiang Lin et al.
· Molecular Plant · 0 citations