ALTERED LEAF MORPHOLOGY AND ENHANCED AGRONOMIC PROPERTIES IN PLANTS

摘要

The invention provides methods for enhancing agronomic properties in plants by down-regulation of a PALM transcription factor. Nucleic acid constructs for down- regulation of PALM are described. Transgenic plants are provided that comprise increased leafy tissue and increased disease resistance. Plants described herein may be used, for example, as improved forage crops or in biofuel production.