Forward genetics approach reveals the factor responsible for carbon trade-off in leaves

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Apr 16, 2025, 4:31 pm248 ptsTop
Plants store carbon in two primary forms: starch and triacylglycerols (TAGs). Starch is mainly stored in chloroplasts in leaves, where it serves as a readily available energy source, while TAGs are stored in seeds for long-term energy storage. Past studies have shown that a carbon trade-off exists between these…

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