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    The Cytokinin Oxidase/Dehydrogenase (CKX) Gene Family in Soybeans (Glycine max): Phylogenetic Analysis, Protein Properties and Investigation of Natural Variations among Varieties.

    Year: 2014, 2014
    Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
    Name(s): Creator (cre): Kambhampati, Shrikaar, Thesis advisor (ths): Emery, Neil RJ, Degree committee member (dgc): Saville, Barry J, Degree committee member (dgc): Kyle, Christopher J, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
    Abstract: <p>Glycine max (soybean) is an economically important plant species that registers a relatively low yield/seed weight compared to other food and oil seed crops due to higher rates of flower and pod abortion. Alleviation of this abortion rate can be achieved by altering the sink strength of the reproductive organs of soybeans. Cytokinin (CK) plays a fundamental role in promoting growth of… more