1997
liguleless1 encodes a nuclear-localized protein required for induction of ligules and auricles during maize leaf organogenesis.
Moreno M, Harper L, Krueger R, Dellaporta S, Freeling M. liguleless1 encodes a nuclear-localized protein required for induction of ligules and auricles during maize leaf organogenesis. Genes & Development 1997, 11: 616-628. PMID: 9119226, DOI: 10.1101/gad.11.5.616.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAllelesAmino Acid SequenceCell NucleusCloning, MolecularDNA Transposable ElementsDNA-Binding ProteinsGene Expression Regulation, PlantGerm-Line MutationMolecular Sequence DataMutationPhenotypePlant LeavesPlant ProteinsPolymerase Chain ReactionRecombinant Fusion ProteinsRNA, MessengerRNA-Binding ProteinsSequence Homology, Amino AcidZea maysConceptsBlade-sheath boundaryMaize leaf primordiaCell-autonomous fashionGene product functionsActivator (Ac) transposable elementAmino acid sequenceCellular localization studiesLeaf organogenesisLigular regionPlastochron 6Transposable elementsLeaf primordiaRT-PCR analysisMaize leavesCDNA cloningHeterologous systemsAcid sequenceRevertant sectorsGene expressionSignificant similarityMolecular tagsLocalization studiesLiguleAmino acidsProtein 1
1993
Sex determination gene TASSELSEED2 of maize encodes a short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase required for stage-specific floral organ abortion
DeLong A, Calderon-Urrea A, Dellaporta S. Sex determination gene TASSELSEED2 of maize encodes a short-chain alcohol dehydrogenase required for stage-specific floral organ abortion. Cell 1993, 74: 757-768. PMID: 8358795, DOI: 10.1016/0092-8674(93)90522-r.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDevelopmental programShort-chain alcohol dehydrogenasesFemale developmental programMale developmental programsShort-chain alcohol dehydrogenaseAmino acid sequenceMutant plantsSexual fateFloral meristemOrgan primordiaUnisexual flowersOrgan abortionFloral structuresSomatic tissuesAcid sequenceMale inflorescencesAc excisionSignificant similarityStamen primordiaAlcohol dehydrogenasesPhenotypic instabilitySexual maturityPrimordiaAlcohol dehydrogenaseGynoecium