ISSN:
1573-5028
Keywords:
gene evolution
;
seed proteins
;
sucrose-binding protein
;
cycades
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Seed storage globulins of the 7S and 11S type are synthesized in the seeds of angiosperms and gymnosperms. We have isolated and characterized a vicilin-like gene expressed in the cycad Zamia furfuraceae. Sequence comparisons reveal clear similarities to a sucrose-binding protein isolated from soybean. We suggest the existence of a superfamily of related genes including both vicilin-like and legumin-like seed globulin genes as well as genes coding for spherulins, germins and sucrose-binding-proteins.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00020604
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