Xylem perforation plate phenotypes affect water use and drought adaptation in maize (Zea mays L.)
C. F. Strock, C. L. Depew, J. S. Sidhu, T. Xu, J. P. Lynch
This study shows that xylem perforation plate variation in maize affects water transport and drought adaptation through pleiotropic effects on root traits.
bioRxiv · May 10, 2024 · PreprintPlant Biology