Genome-wide small RNA profiling reveals tiller development in tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb)

Tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) is a major cool-season forage and turfgrass species. The low tiller density and size dramatically limits its turf performance and forage yield. MicroRNAs (miRNA)-genes modules play critical roles in tiller development in plants.