Transposons Triggered Dynamic Evolution of MKK3 Gene, a Key Regulator for Seed Dormancy in Barley
Lydia G. Tressel, Ann M. Caspersen, Jason G. Walling, Dongying Gao
This study identifies transposon-driven evolution of the MKK3 gene in barley, revealing three independent origins of nondormant alleles and their impact on seed dormancy.
bioRxiv · Mar 25, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology