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Analyses of Sexual Reproductive Success in Transgenic and/or Mutant Plants

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Author(s):
Calixto, Cristiane P. G. ; Goldman, Gustavo H. [1, 2] ; Goldman, Maria Helena S. [3]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Med Ribeirao Preto, PPG Dept Gent, BR-14049900 Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Ciencias Farmaceut Ribeirao Preto, Dept Farmaceut C, BR-14040903 Sao Paulo - Brazil
[3] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Filosofia Ciencias & Letras Ribeirao Preto, Dept Biol, BR-14040901 Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Review article
Source: JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE PLANT BIOLOGY; v. 51, n. 8, p. 719-726, AUG 2009.
Web of Science Citations: 2
Abstract

The pistil, the female reproductive organ of plants, is a key player in the success of sexual plant reproduction. Ultimately, the production of fruits and seeds depends on the proper pistil development and function. Therefore, the identification and characterization of pistil expressed genes is essential for a better understanding and manipulation of the plant reproduction process. For studying the function of pistil expressed genes, transgenic and/or mutant plants for the genes of interest are used. The present article provides a review of methods already exploited to analyze sexual reproductive success. We intend to supply useful information and to guide future experiments in the study of genes affecting pistil development and function. (AU)