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Analyses of Sexual Reproductive Success in Transgenic and/or Mutant Plants
Author(s) -
Calixto Cristiane P. G.,
Goldman Gustavo H.,
Goldman Maria Helena S.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of integrative plant biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.734
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1744-7909
pISSN - 1672-9072
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-7909.2009.00845.x
Subject(s) - gynoecium , biology , sexual reproduction , plant reproduction , function (biology) , transgene , mutant , gene , reproduction , genetics , botany , stamen , pollination , pollen
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.