Investigating seed dormancy in the model temperate grass, Brachypodium distachyon KU Leuven
Seed dormancy is an attribute in plants that delays seed germination. In economically significant crops like wheat and barley, this trait is mainly lost due to artificial selection. This can result in pre-harvest sprouting of grains on the plant. To study this in detail, we will make use of the genetic model system Brachypodium distachyon. Brachypodium shows strong dormancy and diversity in dormancy. In this project, we will use the forward ...