Title |
Endosperm transfer cell-specific genes and proteins: structure, function and applications in biotechnology
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Published in |
Frontiers in Plant Science, January 2014
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DOI | 10.3389/fpls.2014.00064 |
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Authors |
Sergiy Lopato, Nikolai Borisjuk, Peter Langridge, Maria Hrmova |
Abstract |
Endosperm transfer cells (ETC) are one of four main types of cells in endosperm. A characteristic feature of ETC is the presence of cell wall in-growths that create an enlarged plasma membrane surface area. This specialized cell structure is important for the specific function of ETC, which is to transfer nutrients from maternal vascular tissue to endosperm. ETC-specific genes are of particular interest to plant biotechnologists, who use genetic engineering to improve grain quality and yield characteristics of important field crops. The success of molecular biology-based approaches to manipulating ETC function is dependent on a thorough understanding of the functions of ETC-specific genes and ETC-specific promoters. The aim of this review is to summarize the existing data on structure and function of ETC-specific genes and their products. Potential applications of ETC-specific genes, and in particular their promoters for biotechnology will be discussed. |
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