ECERIFERUM7 subunit of the exosome, SUPERKILLER complex and small RNA species regulate cuticular wax biosynthesis in Arabidopsis thaliana stems

The primary aerial surfaces of higher plants are covered by a continuous hydrophobic lipid layer called the cuticle, which is synthesized by the epidermal cells and provides protection against desiccation and environmental stresses. The cuticle is mainly composed of the cutin polyester matrix and cu...

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Main Author: Zhao, Lifang
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2015
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/52668