ISSN:
1615-6102
Keywords:
ConA, α-D-mannosidase
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Immunogold labelling
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Seed cotyledons
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Legumes
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Development
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Germination
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Membrane traffic
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Targeting
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary Changes in the level and activity of α-D-mannosidase and ConA have been followed during a time-course of development spanning seed formation, desiccation and germination. In parallel studies, immunogold labelling has enabled these changes to be placed within a structural context of the cotyledon parenchyma cells during protein body formation, dehydration and subsequent autolysis during germination. The results indicate that the exo-glycosidase and lectin accumulate in parallel during seed formation and are packaged within the same protein bodies. Several lines of evidence suggest that the function of both proteins is related to events that occur during seed development rather than germination.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01320278
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