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LEA polypeptide profiling of recalcitrant and orthodox legume seeds reveals ABI3-regulated LEA protein abundance linked to desiccation tolerance.
Journal of experimental botany - 1 Nov 2013
Delahaie Julien, Hundertmark Michaela, Bove Jérôme, Leprince Olivier, Rogniaux Hélène, Buitink Julia
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In contrast to orthodox seeds that acquire desiccation tolerance during maturation, recalcitrant seeds are unable to survive drying. These desiccation-sensitive seeds constitute an interesting model for comparative analysis with phylogenetically close species that are desiccation tolerant. Considering the importance of LEA (late embryogenesis abundant) proteins as protective molecules both in drought and in...
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