| Title: |
The ...1 gene of maize codes for phytoene synthase. |
| Authors: |
Buckner, Brent, Miguel, Phillip San |
| Source: |
Genetics. May96, Vol. 143 Issue 1, p479. 10p. 4 Black and White Photographs, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart. |
| Subject Terms: |
*FORAGE plants, *PLANT genetics |
| Abstract: |
Presents a study which examined the y1 gene of maize codes for phyotene synthase. Sequencing of cloned y1 locus of maize; Expression of dominant Y1 (wild-type) allele at highest levels in seedling and also in embryo and endosperm; Mu 3 transposable element insertion responsible for pastel allele of y1; Size of transcript from y1 mutation. |
| Database: |
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