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Nitrogen fixation and mucilage production on maize aerial roots is controlled by aerial root development and border cell functions

ABSTRACT: Transcriptome analysis on aerial roots at two different growth stages before and after mucilage production confirmed the expression of genes involved in polysaccharide synthesis and degradation. Genes related to nitrogen uptake and assimilation were up-regulated upon water exposure.

ORGANISM(S): Zea mays

PROVIDER: GSE168384 | GEO | 2022/01/29

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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