ISSN:
1573-5028
Keywords:
cDNA sequence
;
gene family
;
glutamine synthetase
;
soybean nodules
;
cotyledons
;
hybrid-select translation
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract We have characterized two sets of cDNA clones representing the glutamine synthetase (GS) mRNA in soybean nodules. Using the 3′-untranslated regions of a representative member of each set, as gene member(s) specific probes, we have shown that one set of the GS genes are expressed in a nodule-specific manner, while the other set is expressed in other tissues, besides the nodules. The nodule-specific GS genes are expressed in a developmentally regulated manner in the nodules, independent of the onset of nitrogen fixation. The other class of GS genes is expressed constitutively in all tissues tested, but its expression level is dramatically enhanced in nodules following onset of N2 fixation. The latter set of genes is also expressed in cotyledons of germinating seedlings in a developmentally regulated manner. Analysis of hybrid select translation products and genomic Southern blots suggests that multiple gene members in each class are expressed in the nodules.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00028970
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