Radish mutant discovery leads to longer siliques and increased seed yield
A radish mutant with longer siliques was studied to understand how it differs from regular radishes. The mutant had siliques that were much longer and contained more seeds compared to normal radishes. By analyzing the mutant's genes, researchers found a specific gene called LS2 (RsNAC66) that positively affects silique length and seed production. Transforming regular radish plants with this gene resulted in plants with longer siliques and more seeds. This mutant radish could be a valuable resource for improving radish seed yield in the future.