Identification and Characterization of LARGE EMBRYO, a New Gene Controlling Embryo Size in Rice (Oryza sativa L.).
Gileung LeeRihua PiaoYunjoo LeeBackki KimJeonghwan SeoDongryung LeeSu JangZhuo JinChoonseok LeeJoong Hyoun ChinHee-Jong KohPublished in: Rice (New York, N.Y.) (2019)
Overall, we identified a new gene controlling embryo size in rice. Phenotypic and molecular characterization results suggest that the le mutant will serve as a valuable resource for developing new rice cultivars with large embryos and nutrient-dense grains.