loop. Many studies have focused on the mechanisms that generate and regulate the length
of telomere 3′ G-strand overhangs, but the roles of G-strand overhang length control in
proper T-loop formation and end protection remain unclear. Here, we examined functional
relationships between the single-stranded telomere binding protein GTBP1 and G-strand
overhang lengths maintained by telomerase in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum). In tobacco …