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A point mutation in the photosystem I P700 chlorophyll a apoprotein A1 gene confers variegation in Helianthus annuus L.
Plant molecular biology - 1 Jul 2020
Azarin Kirill, Usatov Alexander, Makarenko Maksim, Kozel Nikolay, Kovalevich Alexey, Dremuk Irina, Yemelyanova Anna, Logacheva Mariya, Fedorenko Aleksei, Averina Nataliya
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KEY MESSAGE: Even a point mutation in the psaA gene mediates chlorophyll deficiency. The role of the plastid signal may perform the redox state of the compounds on the acceptor-side of PSI. Two extranuclear variegated mutants of sunflower, Var1 and Var33, were investigated. The yellow sectors of both mutants were characterized by an extremely low chlorophyll and carotenoid content, as well as poorly developed,...
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