Its mutation can increase branches (Drummond et al,
2011). In this study, the over-expression of either
OsMAX1a or OsMAX1e can rescue the branched
phenotype in MAX1 mutants. It suggests that
OsMAX1a and OsMAX1e have similar function with
AtMAX1 which can inhibit the growth of lateral
branches. In addition, it illustrates that the proteins
encoded by MAX1 are conserved in both monocot and
dicotyledonous plants.