Comparative Transcriptional Profiling Established the Awn as the Major Photosynthetic Organ of the Barley Spike While the Lemma and the Palea Primarily Protect the Seed
The lemma, palea, and awn of a barley ( L.) spike are photosynthetic organs that supply the developing seed with carbohydrates. The lemma and palea also enclose the seed and protect it from pathogens and insects. Despite the important roles they play, little information exists on gene expression in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2009-11-01
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| Series: | The Plant Genome |
| Online Access: | https://dl.sciencesocieties.org/publications/tpg/articles/2/3/247 |