| abstract |
Nucleotide sequences encoding RTL polypeptides are provided herein, along with plants and cells having increased levels of RTL gene expression, increased levels of RTL transcription factor activity, or both. Plants with increased levels of at least one RTL gene expression that exhibit reduced ethylene sensitivity, increased yield, increased abiotic stress tolerance, or any combination of these, are provided. Methods for increasing yield, and abiotic stress tolerance in plants, by modulating RTL gene expression or activity, are also provided. |