Seed development: Early paternal gene activity in Arabidopsis.

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_3A1C7D8920DC
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Title
Seed development: Early paternal gene activity in Arabidopsis.
Journal
Nature
Author(s)
Weijers D., Geldner N., Offringa R., Jürgens G.
ISSN
0028-0836 (Print)
ISSN-L
0028-0836
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2001
Volume
414
Number
6865
Pages
709-710
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Both parental genomes are expressed during embryogenesis, although the time of activation of the paternally inherited genes varies between organisms. Results reported by Vielle-Calzada et al. have suggested that delayed activation of the paternal genome seems to be the rule in plant development. We find, however, that during early embryogenesis in Arabidopsis, paternal genes are expressed and are sufficient for normal development. Our findings indicate that there is no overall maternal control of early embryogenesis, and that the contribution of the parental alleles needs to be assessed for each gene individually.
Keywords
Arabidopsis/embryology, Arabidopsis/genetics, Gene Expression Regulation, Plant, Plants, Genetically Modified, Reproduction, Seeds/genetics, Seeds/growth & development
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Web of science
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