Study reveals sugar-sensing protein KIN10's role in plant oil production and growth regulation.
A study from the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory reveals the working mechanism of a sugar-sensing protein, KIN10, in plants. The protein acts as a sensor and switch to regulate oil production and plant growth in response to sugar levels. Understanding the protein's moving parts and interactions could lead to engineering plants to produce more oil, like biofuels.
May 17, 2024
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