The Heat Shock Transcription Factor OsHsfA2a Modulates Rice Seed Dormancy and Pre-Harvest Sprouting With OsSD6.
Seed dormancy is a complex developmental and agronomic trait requiring a delicate balance: insufficient dormancy leads to pre-harvest sprouting (PHS), while excessive dormancy causes uneven germination. Understanding the intrinsic mechanisms resolving this trade-off is vital for crop improvement. In this study, our fin...