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Expression of a plant cell wall invertase in roots of Arabidopsis leads to early flowering and an increase in whole plant biomass.
Plant biology (Stuttgart, Germany) - 1 Sept 2005
von Schweinichen C, Büttner M
Abstract excerpt
In order to enhance sink strength, we expressed a heterologous plant cell wall invertase (CrCIN1) under the control of a root-specific promoter (ppyk10) in Arabidopsis thaliana. Slightly elevated apoplastic invertase activity resulted in apparent phenotypic changes. Transgenic plants developed more secondary roots and subsequently, possibly because of a higher capacity to acquire nutrients, a higher shoot and...
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