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Mutations in the HYDRA1 gene of Arabidopsis perturb cell shape and disrupt embryonic and seedling morphogenesis.
Development (Cambridge, England) - 1 Nov 1997
Topping J F, May V J, Muskett P R, Lindsey K
Abstract excerpt
Mutations in the HYDRA1 (HYD1) gene of Arabidopsis thaliana can prevent normal morphological development of embryos and seedlings. Three allelic mutants (hydra 1-1, hydra1-2 and hydra1-3) have been identified, and in each the seedling is characterized by having a variable number of cotyledons, a short and wide hypocotyl and a much reduced root system. hydra1 embryos appear to develop normally to the octant stage,...
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