biostudies-literatureUnknown10(10)Zhang Z<h4>Key message</h4>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.PloS onee0140524https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC4607432biostudies-literatureW3 Is a New Wax Locus That Is Essential for Biosynthesis of β-Diketone, Development of Glaucousness, and Reduction of Cuticle Permeability in Common Wheat.PMC4607432Li WZhang ZBi CTrick HNZhu HWei WChalla GSfalseW3 Is a New Wax Locus That Is Essential for Biosynthesis of β-Diketone, Development of Glaucousness, and Reduction of Cuticle Permeability in Common Wheat.<h4>Key message</h4>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.2015-01-01T00:00:00Z20152026-05-09T16:24:21.081Z2025-05-29T19:34:31.029ZS-EPMC46074322646864810.1371/journal.pone.0140524