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Proanthocyanidin-accumulating cells in Arabidopsis testa: regulation of differentiation and role in seed development.
The Plant cell - 1 Nov 2003
Debeaujon Isabelle, Nesi Nathalie, Perez Pascual, Devic Martine, Grandjean Olivier, Caboche Michel, Lepiniec Loïc
Abstract excerpt
Anthocyanidin reductase encoded by the BANYULS (BAN) gene is the core enzyme in proanthocyanidin (PA) biosynthesis. Here, we analyzed the developmental mechanisms that regulate the spatiotemporal expression of BAN in the developing Arabidopsis seed coat. PA-accumulating cells were localized histochemically in the inner integument (seed body and micropyle) and pigment strand (chalaza). BAN promoter activity was...
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