Chromosomal loci important for cotyledon opening under UV-B in Arabidopsis thaliana

Background: Understanding of the genetic architecture of plant UV-B responses allows extensive targeted testing of candidate genes or regions, along with combinations of those genes, for placement in metabolic or signal transduction pathways. Results: Composite interval mapping and single-marker analysis methods were used to identify significant loci for cotyledon opening under UV-B in four sets of recombinant inbred lines. In addition, loci important for canalization [stability] of cotyledon opening were detected in two mapping populations. One candidate locus contained the gene HY5. Mutant analysis demonstrated that HY5 was required for UV-B-specific cotyledon opening. Conclusions: Structured mapping populations provide key information on the degree of complexity in the genetic control of UV-B-induced cotyledon opening in Arabidopsis. The loci identified using quantitative trait analysis methods are useful for follow-up testing of candidate genes.

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Main Authors: Conte, Mariana, de Simone, Silvia, Simmons, Susan J., Ballaré, Carlos Luis, Stapleton, Ann E.
Format: Texto biblioteca
Language:eng
Subjects:ARABIDOPSIS, ARABIDOPSIS THALIANA,
Online Access:http://ceiba.agro.uba.ar/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=46659
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