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New Gene Discovery Boosts Maize Starch Production for Higher Yields

Frontiers in Plant Science
The DOF-Domain Transcription Factor ZmDOF36 Positively Regulates Starch Synthesis in Transgenic Maize
Jiandong Wu, Long Chen, Mingchao Chen, Wei Zhou, Qing Dong, Haiyang Jiang, Beijiu Cheng

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The DOF-Domain Transcription Factor ZmDOF36 positively regulates starch synthesis in transgenic maize. ZmDOF36, a gene found in maize, was discovered to play a crucial role in increasing starch content and altering sugar levels in maize plants. By overexpressing ZmDOF36, researchers observed changes in starch structure and increased expression of genes related to starch production. ZmDOF36 was found to directly interact with key starch biosynthesis genes, influencing their activity. This study suggests that ZmDOF36 is a significant factor in controlling starch synthesis in maize, offering potential strategies for enhancing starch production in maize crops.