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Development of several epidermal cell types can be specified by the same MYB-related plant transcription factor.
Development (Cambridge, England) - 1 Sept 1998
Glover B J, Perez-Rodriguez M, Martin C
Abstract excerpt
A MYB-related transcription factor (MIXTA) that controls development of conical cell form is expressed only in the inner epidermis of Antirrhinum petals. Expression of this gene throughout transgenic tobacco plants leads to excess numbers of multicellular trichomes on leaves and floral organs as well as the novel production of conical cells on leaves. These data indicate that conical cells and trichomes are...
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