A 4-bp deletion in the 5’UTR of TaAFP-B is associated with seed dormancy in common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

Abstract

We identified a 4-bp InDel in the 5'UTR of TaAFP-B, which affected the mRNA transcription level, mRNA decay, translation levels of GUS and tdTomatoER, GUS activity, and was significantly associated with seed dormancy in common wheat. A functional marker was developed and validated based on this InDel.