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Characterization and expression analysis of six MADS-box genes in maize (Zea mays L.).
Journal of plant physiology - 15 May 2012
Zhang Zhongbao, Li Huiyong, Zhang Dengfeng, Liu Yinghui, Fu Jing, Shi Yunsu, Song Yanchun, Wang Tianyu, Li Yu
Abstract excerpt
MADS-box genes encode a family of transcription factors, which control diverse developmental processes in flowering plants, with organs ranging from roots, flowers and fruits. In this study, six maize cDNAs encoding MADS-box proteins were isolated. BLASTX searches and phylogenetic analysis indicated that the six MADS-box genes belonging to the AGL2-like clade. qRT-PCR analysis revealed that these genes had...
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