Publications by authors named "Wensheng Ke"

Leaves play a crucial role in photosynthesis and respiration, ultimately affecting the final grain yield of crops, including wheat ( L.); however, the molecular mechanisms underlying wheat leaf development remain largely unknown. Here, we isolated a narrow-leaf gene, , through a map-based cloning strategy.

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Awns are important morphological markers for wheat and exert a strong physiological effect on wheat yield. The awn elongation suppressor B1 has recently been cloned through association and linkage analysis in wheat. However, the mechanism of awn inhibition centered around B1 remains to be clarified.

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Lateral roots play essential roles in drought tolerance in maize (Zea mays L.). However, the genetic basis for the variation in the number of lateral roots in maize remains elusive.

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Article Synopsis
  • * 15 stable QTL affecting total spikelet number (TSN) and heading date (HD) were identified, with a significant finding that the FT-D1 gene was linked to a major QTL on chromosome 7DS.
  • * The research indicated that a specific mutation in FT-D1 was associated with increased spikelet number and heading date, suggesting its potential as a diagnostic marker for improving wheat breeding through CRISPR technology.
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Grain yield in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is largely determined by inflorescence architecture. Zang734 is an endemic Tibetan wheat variety that exhibits a rare triple spikelet (TRS) phenotype with significantly increased spikelet/floret number per spike.

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