ISSN:
1432-203X
Keywords:
Key words Homeobox
;
Knotted
;
Pharbitis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Three novel homeobox genes, PKn1–3 (Pharbitis knotted-like), were isolated from Japanese morning glory (Pharbitis nil Chois, strain Violet). A sequence analysis showed that these genes belong to the knotted class-1 gene family and that PKn3 has a relatively unique sequence. All PKn genes are expressed in shoot apices, stems and roots, but not in cotyledons. Transformed tobacco with PKn1 or PKn2 displayed leaf shrinkage and a dwarf phenotype, while the ectopic expression of PKn3 gave no altered phenotypes. In situ hybridization showed that PKn3 is up-regulated in developing leaf primordia and that this expression becomes restricted in the basal region of young leaf blades, which is reminiscent of the expression pattern of the class-2 knotted gene, NTH23. These data suggest that these Pharbitis homeobox genes participate in the differentiation in shoots and suggest a unique function of PKn3 in developing leaves.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002990000214
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