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
1995
Transposon-mediated chromosomal rearrangements and gene duplications in the formation of the maize R-r complex.
Walker E, Robbins T, Bureau T, Kermicle J, Dellaporta S. Transposon-mediated chromosomal rearrangements and gene duplications in the formation of the maize R-r complex. The EMBO Journal 1995, 14: 2350-63. PMID: 7774593, PMCID: PMC398344, DOI: 10.1002/j.1460-2075.1995.tb07230.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnthocyaninsBase SequenceBiological EvolutionCloning, MolecularDNA Transposable ElementsGene RearrangementGene Transfer TechniquesGenes, PlantGenome, PlantMeiosisModels, GeneticMolecular Sequence DataMultigene FamilyPolymerase Chain ReactionRestriction MappingRNA, MessengerSeedsSequence Analysis, DNASequence Homology, Nucleic AcidZea maysConceptsR genesS subcomplexChromosomal rearrangementsPlant partsFunctional R genesGene duplicationCACTA familyR complexesTransposable elementsMicroprojectile bombardmentMaize tissuesMaize RMRNA populationsRearrangement breakpointsMeiotic instabilityGenomic DNAProgenitor elementsHomologous componentsSequence analysisElement sequencesAleurone layerGenesS geneAnthocyanin pigmentsSubcomplex
1986
Excision of Ds produces waxy proteins with a range of enzymatic activities.
Wessler S, Baran G, Varagona M, Dellaporta S. Excision of Ds produces waxy proteins with a range of enzymatic activities. The EMBO Journal 1986, 5: 2427-2432. PMID: 3780665, PMCID: PMC1167135, DOI: 10.1002/j.1460-2075.1986.tb04517.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDs insertionsGerminal derivativesEndosperm tissueWx proteinNew enzymatic propertiesDs elementEnzymatic activitySynthesis of amyloseExcision of DsMaize transposable elementsNatural populationsGenetic diversityTransposable elementsWaxy proteinExon sequencesDeletion derivativesWaxy locusWx geneAmino acidsEnzymatic propertiesProteinBPSpecific activityIntermediate levelsGenes