ISSN:
1573-5028
Keywords:
cell cycle
;
complementation
;
cyclins
;
maize
;
root meristem
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Cyclins are involved in the regulation of cell cycle progression in eukaryotes. We have isolated a cyclin cDNA clone, cycZm2w, from maize root tip cells, which fits best into group A2 of current plant cyclin gene classification schemes. The cDNA encodes a protein with a domain homologous to the cyclin box of mitotic cyclins. Complementation studies revealed that cycZm2w was able to rescue a budding yeast cyclin-deficient mutant (BF305–15d#21). As expected, cycZm2w is expressed in organs of the maize plant that possess meristematic activity, but is especially prominent in the proliferating regions of the root apex.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1005968901298
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