DOWN-REGULATION OF BZIP TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR GENES FOR IMPROVED PLANT PERFORMANCE

摘要

Methods for modulating plants using optimized ZmBZI P down-regulation constructs are disclosed. Also disclosed are nucleotide sequences, constructs, vectors, and modified plant cells, as well as transgenic plants displaying increased seed and/or biomass yield, improved tolerance to abiotic stress such as drought or high plant density, improved nitrogen utilization efficiency, increased ear tissue growth or kernel number.