Overexpression of proton pump gene leads to increased yield (IMAGE)

Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (ITbM), Nagoya University

Overexpression of proton pump gene leads to increased yield

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When the cell membrane proton pump gene OSA1 is overexpressed, nutrient uptake and carbon dioxide intake are increased, giving the new strain of rice a yield over 30% higher than wild rice.

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Issey Takahashi

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