Leaf specific overexpression of a mitochondrially-targeted glutamine synthetase in tomato increased assimilate export resulting in earlier fruiting and elevated yield
J. G. Vallarino, S. Shameer, Y. Zhang, R. G. Ratcliffe, L. J. Sweetlove, A. R. Fernie
This study shows that overexpressing mitochondrial-targeted glutamine synthetase in tomato leaves increases assimilate export, leading to earlier flowering and higher yield.
bioRxiv · Jun 28, 2022 · PreprintPlant Biology