A biphasic trajectory for maize stalk mechanics shaped by genetic, environmental, and biotic factors
Irene I. Ikiriko, Ashley N. Hostetler, Jonathan W. Reneau, Alyssa M. Koehler, Erin E. Sparks
This study identifies a biphasic trajectory in maize stalk mechanics influenced by genetic, environmental, and biotic factors, showing material properties define the trajectory and environmental factors modulate its rate.
The Plant Journal · Jul 1, 2025Peer-reviewedPlant Biology