A missense mutation in the gene encoding the Mg-chelatase subunit I leads to a viable pale green line with phenotypic features of potential interest for barley breeding programs
A. Persello, L. Tadini, L. Rotasperti, F. Ballabio, A. Tagliani, V. Torricella, P. Jahns, A. Dalal, M. Moshelion, C. Camilloni, S. Rosignoli, M. Hansson, L. Cattivelli, D. S. Horner, L. Rossini, , P. Pesaresi
The paper identifies a missense mutation in HvCHLI causing reduced chlorophyll content in barley, which shows potential for breeding crops adapted to arid conditions.
bioRxiv · Feb 24, 2024 · PreprintPlant Biology