IDENTIFICATION OF DIURNAL RHYTHMS IN PHOTOSYNTHETIC AND NON-PHOTOSYNTHETIC TISSUES FROM ZEA MAYS AND USE IN IMPROVING CROP PLANTS

摘要

The present disclosure provides polynucleotide sequences relating to the diurnal cycling in maize leaf and ear tissues. The disclosure provides polynucleotide sequences and the use of encoded polypeptides associated with the oscillation. The disclosed sequences are responsible for controlling plant growth, source-sink relationships and yield in crop plants.