W3 Is a New Wax Locus That Is Essential for Biosynthesis of β-Diketone, Development of Glaucousness, and Reduction of Cuticle Permeability in Common Wheat.

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W3 is essential for β-diketone biosynthesis but suppresses its hydroxylation. Loss-of-function mutation w3 significantly increased cuticle permeability in terms of water loss and chlorophyll efflux.

SUBMITTER: Zhang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4607432 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature