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VAPYRIN-like is required for development of the moss Physcomitrella patens.
Development (Cambridge, England) - 29 May 2020
Rathgeb Ursina, Chen Min, Buron Flavien, Feddermann Nadja, Schorderet Martine, Raisin Axelle, Häberli Gabrielle-Yasymi, Marc-Martin Sophie, Keller Jean, Delaux Pierre-Marc, Schaefer Didier G, Reinhardt Didier
Abstract excerpt
The VAPYRIN (VPY) gene in Medicago truncatula and Petunia hybrida is required for arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) symbiosis. The moss Physcomitrella patens has a close homolog (VPY-like, VPYL), although it does not form AM. Here, we explore the phylogeny of VPY and VPYL in land plants, and study the expression and developmental function of VPYL in Ppatens We show that VPYL is expressed primarily in the protonema, the...
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