Wheat is a staple food globally.Grain size substantially affects yield by influencing grain weight.Only a few genes associated with grain yield have been cloned in wheat by omics strategies and map-based cloning.Lecti...Wheat is a staple food globally.Grain size substantially affects yield by influencing grain weight.Only a few genes associated with grain yield have been cloned in wheat by omics strategies and map-based cloning.Lectin receptor-like kinases(LecRLKs),a plant-specific RLK subfamily,are involved in plant development,seed germination,hormone signaling,and response to abiotic and biotic stresses[1].A recent study has indicated an association of LecRLKs with grain yield[2].However,the role of wheat LecRLKs in the regulation of grain size remains poorly understood.展开更多
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文摘Wheat is a staple food globally.Grain size substantially affects yield by influencing grain weight.Only a few genes associated with grain yield have been cloned in wheat by omics strategies and map-based cloning.Lectin receptor-like kinases(LecRLKs),a plant-specific RLK subfamily,are involved in plant development,seed germination,hormone signaling,and response to abiotic and biotic stresses[1].A recent study has indicated an association of LecRLKs with grain yield[2].However,the role of wheat LecRLKs in the regulation of grain size remains poorly understood.
