Investigating the role of stomatal dynamics on agronomic traits using a slac1-2 Zea mays mutant
Robert J. Twohey, Clay G. Christenson, Catherine Li, Harel Bacher, Sebastian Calleja, Bryan Pastor, Marjorie Hanneman, Liam Wickes-Do, Michael A. Gore, Duke Pauli, Stephen Patrick Moose, Anthony J. Studer
This study examines a Zea mays slac1-2 mutant to assess its impact on water use efficiency and agronomic traits, finding no improvement in CO2 assimilation or yield despite increased stomatal conductance.
bioRxiv · Jan 21, 2025 · PreprintPhysiology