ISSN:
1432-203X
Keywords:
Cotton
;
Gossypium hirsutum L.
;
Somatic embryogenesis
;
storage proteins
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary The storage protein content of somatic embryos of Gossypium hirsutum L. cv. Coker 201 was determined using extinction level, antigen/antibody association detection methods. Mature storage protein was first detected in early globular-stage somatic embryos at a total concentration of 0.36% of the embryo protein mass. Tulip-stage and mature somatic embryos were comprised of 3.0% and 1.3% mature storage protein, respectively. Maximum storage protein synthesis was found to occur during early globular- and early heart-stages. During this period of development, significant levels of protein precursors were found also to accumulate. The pattern of storage protein synthesis, processing and accumulation paralleled the pattern that has been reported for the zygotic system, although somatic embryos accumulate storage protein at much earlier stages and to a lesser degree. The possibility of using complex biochemical pathways to monitor embryogenic systems in vitro is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00269728
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