Characterization and fine mapping of a leaf yellowing mutant in common wheat

Creation of leaf color mutants is the options in the study of photosynthesis, chloroplast development and Chlorophyll biosynthesis. In this study, a leaf color mutant NAU31 was identified from tissue culture of common wheat. In general, the mutant exhibited whole plant yellowing, fewer tillering, dwarfing and interestingly, improved resistance to wheat powdery mildew. Photosynthetic physiological analysis showed that the chloroplast inner...