FUNCTIONAL EXPRESSION OF BACTERIAL MAJOR FACILITATOR SUPERFAMILY MFS GENE IN MAIZE TO IMPROVE AGRONOMIC TRAITS AND GRAIN YIELD

摘要

Methods for modulating plants using optimized Bacterial MFS constructs are disclosed. Also disclosed are nucleotide sequences, constructs, vectors, and modified plant cells, as well as transgenic plants displaying increased seed and/or biomass yield, improved tolerance to abiotic stress such as drought or high plant density, improved nitrogen utilization efficiency, increased ear tissue growth or kernel number.