The latter also suggests that MOC1 promotes the development and outgrowth of tiller buds in addition to its promotive effect on axillary meristem initiation and tiller bud formation.

• 这说明MOC1基因除了控制腋生分生组织的起始和分蘖芽的形成以外，还具有促进分蘖芽的生长发育的功能。