Abstract
Rice anthers contain high concentrations of gibberellins A4 and A7. To understand their physiological roles, we examined the site of their biosynthesis by analyzing the expression pattern of a gene (OsCPS) encoding coparyl diphosphate synthase in developing rice flowers. Expression was apparent in the anthers 1-2 days before flowering, and CPS mRNA accumulated in the maturing pollen.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1814-1816 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Bioscience, Biotechnology and Biochemistry |
Volume | 68 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2004 |
Keywords
- Coparyl diphosphate synthase (CPS)
- Gibberellin biosynthesis
- Rice anthers
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biotechnology
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Molecular Biology
- Organic Chemistry