The transcription factor ZmMYB69 represses lignin biosynthesis by activating <i>ZmMYB31/42</i> expression in maize
Zhiquan Qiang, Honghua Sun, Fanghui Ge, Wei Li, Changjiang Li, Shuwei Wang, Baocai Zhang, Lei Zhu, Shuaisong Zhang, Qing Wang, Jinsheng Lai, Feng Qin, Yihua Zhou, Ying Fu
Abstract
A MYB family transcription factor ZmMYB69 is a transcriptional activator at the upper level of ZmMYB31 and ZmMYB42 in the hierarchical network that controls lignin biosynthesis in maize.
Topics & Concepts
MYBTranscription factorLigninActivator (genetics)BiologyPromoterBiosynthesisTranscription (linguistics)Cell biologyGeneGene expressionGeneticsBotanyLinguisticsPhilosophyPlant Gene Expression AnalysisLignin and Wood ChemistryBiochemical and biochemical processes