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Maureen C. McCann

Researcher at Purdue University

Publications -  117
Citations -  16294

Maureen C. McCann is an academic researcher from Purdue University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Cell wall & Arabidopsis. The author has an hindex of 54, co-authored 111 publications receiving 15056 citations. Previous affiliations of Maureen C. McCann include John Innes Centre & Norwich Research Park.

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The B73 Maize Genome: Complexity, Diversity, and Dynamics

Patrick S. Schnable, +159 more
- 20 Nov 2009 - 
TL;DR: The sequence of the maize genome reveals it to be the most complex genome known to date and the correlation of methylation-poor regions with Mu transposon insertions and recombination and how uneven gene losses between duplicated regions were involved in returning an ancient allotetraploid to a genetically diploid state is reported.
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The Sorghum bicolor genome and the diversification of grasses

TL;DR: An initial analysis of the ∼730-megabase Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench genome is presented, placing ∼98% of genes in their chromosomal context using whole-genome shotgun sequence validated by genetic, physical and syntenic information.
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If homogalacturonan were a side chain of rhamnogalacturonan I. Implications for cell wall architecture

TL;DR: Pectin, an important cell wall component of dicotyledonous plants, is probably the most complex macromolecule in nature.
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PROCUSTE1 Encodes a Cellulose Synthase Required for Normal Cell Elongation Specifically in Roots and Dark-Grown Hypocotyls of Arabidopsis

TL;DR: Mutants at the PROCUSTE1 (PRC1) locus show decreased cell elongation, specifically in roots and dark-grown hypocotyls, suggesting that cellulose synthesis in these organs requires the coordinated expression of at least two distinct cellulose synthase isoforms.
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Direct visualization of cross-links in the primary plant cell wall

TL;DR: A positive role for hemicellulose is proposed in maintaining the ordered spacing of cellulose micronbrils, perhaps regulating wall porosity and strength.