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Sep 2026
A single-nucleus atlas of ligular region uncovers brassinosteroid-driven cell fate transitions controlling leaf angle in maize
The ligular region is a critical determinant of leaf angle (LA) and plant architecture in maize, yet its developmental mechanisms remain largely unknown. In this study, we generate a comprehensive single-nucleus RNA-seq atlas of the maize ligular region, spanning from leaf primordium through the preligule band (PLB) to...
Qi-Bin Wang, Heng-Jia Yang, Qing-Biao Shi et al.
· Nature Communications · 0 citations