Article
Identification and characterization of lysine-rich proteins and starch biosynthesis genes in the opaque2 mutant by transcriptional and proteomic analysis.
BMC plant biology - 12 Apr 2013
Jia Mo, Wu Hao, Clay Kasi L, Jung Rudolf, Larkins Brian A, Gibbon Bryan C
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The opaque2 mutant is valuable for producing maize varieties with enhanced nutritional value. However, the exact mechanisms by which it improves protein quality and creates a soft endosperm texture are unclear. Given the importance of improving nutritional quality in grain crops, a better understanding of the physiological basis for these traits is necessary. RESULTS: In this study, we combined...
Topics
- DNA-Binding Proteins
- Endosperm
- Gene Expression Regulation, Plant
- Lysine
- Mutation
- Plant Proteins
- Proteomics
- Seeds
- Starch
- Transcription Factors
- Transcription, Genetic