Structure and Function Analysis of AGAMOUS Homologous Genes in Fabaceae
Author(s): LI Qing-zhong, CHEN Jiang-hua
Pages: 315-320
Year: 2016 Issue: 4
Journal: Subtropical Plant Science
Keyword: Fabaceae; Medicago truncatula;
Abstract: AGAMOUS (AG) is an important gene which controls the flower development in higher plants. Since it was found in 1990s, dozens of homologous genes were identified in more than 20 kinds of plants. As a member of MADS-box family, it has a highly conservative structure and function. Now its functions in the growth and development of plants are very clear. In this study, structures and functions of AG and its homologous genes in some model plants in Fabaceae were analysed. The results proved that structures and functions of AG and its homologous genes were higher conserved. Deeply research about gene expression in Medicago truncatula showed that expression of AG related with its functions. This study can not only use for deeply research of AG, but also provide an important experimental data for flower strains breeding.
Pages: 315-320
Year: 2016 Issue: 4
Journal: Subtropical Plant Science
Keyword: Fabaceae; Medicago truncatula;
Abstract: AGAMOUS (AG) is an important gene which controls the flower development in higher plants. Since it was found in 1990s, dozens of homologous genes were identified in more than 20 kinds of plants. As a member of MADS-box family, it has a highly conservative structure and function. Now its functions in the growth and development of plants are very clear. In this study, structures and functions of AG and its homologous genes in some model plants in Fabaceae were analysed. The results proved that structures and functions of AG and its homologous genes were higher conserved. Deeply research about gene expression in Medicago truncatula showed that expression of AG related with its functions. This study can not only use for deeply research of AG, but also provide an important experimental data for flower strains breeding.
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