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The maize pentatricopeptide repeat gene empty pericarp4 (emp4) is required for proper cellular development in vegetative tissues.
Plant science : an international journal of experimental plant biology - 1 Jun 2014
Gabotti Damiano, Caporali Elisabetta, Manzotti Priscilla, Persico Martina, Vigani Gianpiero, Consonni Gabriella
Abstract excerpt
The empty pericarp4 (emp4) gene encodes a mitochondrion-targeted pentatricopeptide repeat (ppr) protein that is involved in the regulation of mitochondrial gene expression and is required for seed development. In homozygous mutant emp4-1 kernels the endosperm is drastically reduced and the embryo...
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