Branched barley spike (IMAGE)

University of Adelaide

Branched barley spike

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In barley the presence of a specific protein regulates the production of branches and flowers on plant stems in response to warm temperatures. A loss of function in this protein results in the formation of branch-like spikes at high temperatures.

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