Plants under Continuous Light: A Review
... CONCLUSION ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 15 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ................................................................................ ...
... CONCLUSION ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 15 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ................................................................................ ...
GENE EXPRESSION - Department of Molecular Biology
... been isolated from maize, amaranth, Flaveria, sorghum, and Eleocharis vivipara (1, 9, 14, 16, 45, 51, 54, 64, 76, 79, 80, 86, 93, 94, 97, 105, 120, 125, 126, 134, 141, 157). By using purified MC and BSC or in situ hybridization and immunolocalization, it has been demonstrated that these C4 genes dis ...
... been isolated from maize, amaranth, Flaveria, sorghum, and Eleocharis vivipara (1, 9, 14, 16, 45, 51, 54, 64, 76, 79, 80, 86, 93, 94, 97, 105, 120, 125, 126, 134, 141, 157). By using purified MC and BSC or in situ hybridization and immunolocalization, it has been demonstrated that these C4 genes dis ...
The transition to flowering in tomato
... first nine days after cotyledon expansion, termed the ‘sensitive phase’ (Calvert 1957; Wittwer and Teubner 1957). The responsive tissue seems to be the aerial part of the plant (Phatak et al. 1966). Since high temperatures cause an increase in rate of leaf production (Calvert 1959), the exact time i ...
... first nine days after cotyledon expansion, termed the ‘sensitive phase’ (Calvert 1957; Wittwer and Teubner 1957). The responsive tissue seems to be the aerial part of the plant (Phatak et al. 1966). Since high temperatures cause an increase in rate of leaf production (Calvert 1959), the exact time i ...
Lighting: The principles
... well as the number and spacing of lamps installed. Illuminance is a measure of the light incident on a surface. Illuminance is measured using lux (lx) units, which are defined as the number of lumens per meter squared (lux = lm m-2). Instruments that measure lumens or lux are designed to have the sa ...
... well as the number and spacing of lamps installed. Illuminance is a measure of the light incident on a surface. Illuminance is measured using lux (lx) units, which are defined as the number of lumens per meter squared (lux = lm m-2). Instruments that measure lumens or lux are designed to have the sa ...
A Gain-of-Function Mutation in IAA28 Suppresses
... et al., 1997) but also among most auxin response factor (ARF) proteins (Guilfoyle et al., 1998b). Unlike Aux/IAA proteins, ARFs contain a DNA binding domain (Guilfoyle et al., 1998b) and bind to auxin-responsive elements (AuxREs) found in the promoters of some Aux/IAA genes and other auxin-responsiv ...
... et al., 1997) but also among most auxin response factor (ARF) proteins (Guilfoyle et al., 1998b). Unlike Aux/IAA proteins, ARFs contain a DNA binding domain (Guilfoyle et al., 1998b) and bind to auxin-responsive elements (AuxREs) found in the promoters of some Aux/IAA genes and other auxin-responsiv ...
Plastids unleashed: their development and their integration in plant
... the ‘non-mevalonate’ or methylerythritol pathway (RodríguezConcepción and Boronat, 2002). Carbohydrate oxidation can also take place, through the oxidative pentose phosphate pathway (Neuhaus and Emes, 2000). Several plant hormones, including the isoprenoid-derived abscisic acid, gibberellins and bra ...
... the ‘non-mevalonate’ or methylerythritol pathway (RodríguezConcepción and Boronat, 2002). Carbohydrate oxidation can also take place, through the oxidative pentose phosphate pathway (Neuhaus and Emes, 2000). Several plant hormones, including the isoprenoid-derived abscisic acid, gibberellins and bra ...
Plant responses to drought, salinity and extreme temperatures
... based on the activation and regulation of specific stressrelated genes. These genes are involved in the whole sequence of stress responses, such as signaling, transcriptional control, protection of membranes and proteins, and free-radical and toxic-compound scavenging. Recently, research into the mol ...
... based on the activation and regulation of specific stressrelated genes. These genes are involved in the whole sequence of stress responses, such as signaling, transcriptional control, protection of membranes and proteins, and free-radical and toxic-compound scavenging. Recently, research into the mol ...
Phosphate and zinc transport and signalling in plants
... application (Martin et al., 2000; Franco-Zorrilla et al., 2005; Karthikeyan et al., 2007; Hammond and White, 2008; Lejay et al., 2008; Rubio et al., 2009; Hammond and White, 2011). A number of genes encoding transcription factors are differentially regulated by phosphate starvation, including WRKY7 ...
... application (Martin et al., 2000; Franco-Zorrilla et al., 2005; Karthikeyan et al., 2007; Hammond and White, 2008; Lejay et al., 2008; Rubio et al., 2009; Hammond and White, 2011). A number of genes encoding transcription factors are differentially regulated by phosphate starvation, including WRKY7 ...
Macronutrient utilization by photosynthetic eukaryotes and the fabric
... carriers), although some of this redox pressure may be relieved by elevated starch synthesis. This increase in intracellular redox potential will have a global effect on cellular metabolism and gene expression (66, 308). Additionally, with a decreased demand for reductant during nutrient limitation, ...
... carriers), although some of this redox pressure may be relieved by elevated starch synthesis. This increase in intracellular redox potential will have a global effect on cellular metabolism and gene expression (66, 308). Additionally, with a decreased demand for reductant during nutrient limitation, ...
Arabidopsis DND2 , a Second Cyclic Nucleotide
... In separate experiments, HR cell death was monitored using Evans blue dye to stain dead cells. Results were consistent with the data from fluorescence detection. The majority of the dnd2 leaves examined showed little or no HR cell death over that observed in negative controls, but in a minority of l ...
... In separate experiments, HR cell death was monitored using Evans blue dye to stain dead cells. Results were consistent with the data from fluorescence detection. The majority of the dnd2 leaves examined showed little or no HR cell death over that observed in negative controls, but in a minority of l ...
Alkali cation exchangers: roles in cellular homeostasis and stress
... into the vacuole, but the other family members remain to be characterized. AtMHX, a protein related phylogenetically to the CAX family, facilitates H+-coupled transport of Mg2+ and Zn2+ into plant vacuoles (Shaul et al., 1999). There are two members of the NhaD subfamily (NHD1 and NHD2) that have si ...
... into the vacuole, but the other family members remain to be characterized. AtMHX, a protein related phylogenetically to the CAX family, facilitates H+-coupled transport of Mg2+ and Zn2+ into plant vacuoles (Shaul et al., 1999). There are two members of the NhaD subfamily (NHD1 and NHD2) that have si ...
S-PM2 Bacteriophage as a Remedy for Photoinhibition in
... recovers very slowly (hours to days). Some plants can survive through photoinhibition unharmed though with very low production of flowers and fruits. Severe photodamage results in bleaching of pigments, damage to membranes (photo-oxidation) and may even lead to tissue death. This occurs even in the ...
... recovers very slowly (hours to days). Some plants can survive through photoinhibition unharmed though with very low production of flowers and fruits. Severe photodamage results in bleaching of pigments, damage to membranes (photo-oxidation) and may even lead to tissue death. This occurs even in the ...
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... been proposed that FUS3 acts indirectly through the regulation of TTG1 expression and hormonal levels. Recent data have shown that ABI3 is expressed in the whole embryo, which is consistent with the expression pattern of its target genes (To et al., 2006). ABI3 is also detected in vegetative organs, ...
... been proposed that FUS3 acts indirectly through the regulation of TTG1 expression and hormonal levels. Recent data have shown that ABI3 is expressed in the whole embryo, which is consistent with the expression pattern of its target genes (To et al., 2006). ABI3 is also detected in vegetative organs, ...
Supplemental Figure legends
... their viability was determined by FDA staining. This experiment was repeated three times with similar results and the error bars represent SD (n=3). (a) Exexuter mutations did not affect the acd2 cell viability. (b) and (c) The viability of protoplasts isolated from acd2cry1cry2 (b) or acd2phyAphyB ...
... their viability was determined by FDA staining. This experiment was repeated three times with similar results and the error bars represent SD (n=3). (a) Exexuter mutations did not affect the acd2 cell viability. (b) and (c) The viability of protoplasts isolated from acd2cry1cry2 (b) or acd2phyAphyB ...
MADS-domain transcription factors and the floral
... discuss major open questions regarding floral quartet-like protein complexes (FQCs; see Glossary, Box 1), concerning their molecular mode of action during the activation or repression of target genes. A brief history of the floral quartet model ...
... discuss major open questions regarding floral quartet-like protein complexes (FQCs; see Glossary, Box 1), concerning their molecular mode of action during the activation or repression of target genes. A brief history of the floral quartet model ...
Possible roles of LEA proteins and sHSPs in seed protection: a short
... aa in LTI30 (water stress-responsive protein). K, S and Y segments are characteristic of dehydrins (CLOSE 1996). The K segment sequence is conserved and consists of 14 aa: EKKGIMDKIKELPG. Substitutes and structural modifications of aa are possible in the K segment, which can be repeated 112 times i ...
... aa in LTI30 (water stress-responsive protein). K, S and Y segments are characteristic of dehydrins (CLOSE 1996). The K segment sequence is conserved and consists of 14 aa: EKKGIMDKIKELPG. Substitutes and structural modifications of aa are possible in the K segment, which can be repeated 112 times i ...
Photosynthetic starch
... bleached out entirely and remained almost colorless. This means, that the leaf did not produce any starch in the aluminum-covered part and the Lugol solution did not have anywhere to bind to. In contrast, the light exposed part of the leaf turned brown. This indicates, that there was starch in the c ...
... bleached out entirely and remained almost colorless. This means, that the leaf did not produce any starch in the aluminum-covered part and the Lugol solution did not have anywhere to bind to. In contrast, the light exposed part of the leaf turned brown. This indicates, that there was starch in the c ...
Arabidopsis Actin-Depolymerizing Factor AtADF4 Mediates Defense
... benefit of infection, disease, and death. Listeria species hijack the host’s cytoskeleton to move around inside the infected cell through the induction of directed polymerization of actin (Pistor et al., 1994). Salmonella injects into host cells two actin-binding proteins (SipA and SipC) as well as ...
... benefit of infection, disease, and death. Listeria species hijack the host’s cytoskeleton to move around inside the infected cell through the induction of directed polymerization of actin (Pistor et al., 1994). Salmonella injects into host cells two actin-binding proteins (SipA and SipC) as well as ...
plant
... • Signal transduction pathway leads to regulation of one or more cellular activities – In most cases, these responses to stimulation involve increased activity of enzymes – This can occur by transcriptional regulation (increases/decreases synthesis of mRNA that codes for enzyme) or post-translationa ...
... • Signal transduction pathway leads to regulation of one or more cellular activities – In most cases, these responses to stimulation involve increased activity of enzymes – This can occur by transcriptional regulation (increases/decreases synthesis of mRNA that codes for enzyme) or post-translationa ...
The Histone Methyltransferase SDG724 Mediates H3K36me2/3
... and heading date7 (Ghd7) encodes a CCT domain protein, acts upstream of Ehd1, and delays flowering under LD conditions (Xue et al., 2008). Florigen, the mobile signal that moves from an induced leaf to the shoot apex and activates the floral transition at the apical meristem, remained elusive for over ...
... and heading date7 (Ghd7) encodes a CCT domain protein, acts upstream of Ehd1, and delays flowering under LD conditions (Xue et al., 2008). Florigen, the mobile signal that moves from an induced leaf to the shoot apex and activates the floral transition at the apical meristem, remained elusive for over ...
Overexpression of CRK13, an Arabidopsis cysteine‐rich receptor
... micro-organisms and have the ability to employ multiple strategies for self-defense. The hypersensitive response (HR), a type of programmed cell death (PCD) induced at the site of infection, is one of the most robust forms of active defenses employed by plants to prevent pathogen invasion. Recent st ...
... micro-organisms and have the ability to employ multiple strategies for self-defense. The hypersensitive response (HR), a type of programmed cell death (PCD) induced at the site of infection, is one of the most robust forms of active defenses employed by plants to prevent pathogen invasion. Recent st ...
The REVEILLE clock genes inhibit growth of
... different than wild type, the subtle difference in clock pace compared to wild type ...
... different than wild type, the subtle difference in clock pace compared to wild type ...
Light Heterogeneity and Plants: from
... autocorrelation was still significant at 2.5 m in a tropical forest (Becker and Smith 1990). Autocorrelation was significant at even longer dis tances (> 10m) when only the spatial heterogeneity of diffuse light was considered in a study of different tropical forests (Nicotra et al. 1997). The dist ...
... autocorrelation was still significant at 2.5 m in a tropical forest (Becker and Smith 1990). Autocorrelation was significant at even longer dis tances (> 10m) when only the spatial heterogeneity of diffuse light was considered in a study of different tropical forests (Nicotra et al. 1997). The dist ...
Flower opening and closure: an update
... Ethylene and gibberellic acid often promote and inhibit, respectively, the expression of DELLA genes and the stability of DELLA proteins. DELLA results in growth inhibition. Both hormones also inhibited and promoted, respectively, the expression of aquaporin genes required for cell elongation. Arabi ...
... Ethylene and gibberellic acid often promote and inhibit, respectively, the expression of DELLA genes and the stability of DELLA proteins. DELLA results in growth inhibition. Both hormones also inhibited and promoted, respectively, the expression of aquaporin genes required for cell elongation. Arabi ...
Flower opening and closure: a review
... inner side expanded during the day and contracted at night. The outer epidermis, by contrast, did not show a change in length. It was concluded that the movements are due to turgor changes (Claus, 1926). A similar mechanism has been suggested for KalanchoeÈ blossfeldiana. As in Gentiana, the lowermo ...
... inner side expanded during the day and contracted at night. The outer epidermis, by contrast, did not show a change in length. It was concluded that the movements are due to turgor changes (Claus, 1926). A similar mechanism has been suggested for KalanchoeÈ blossfeldiana. As in Gentiana, the lowermo ...