Abstract
The aleurone layer of cereal grains is important biologically as well as nutritionally and economically. Here, current knowledge on the regulation of aleurone development is reviewed. Recent reports suggest that the control of aleurone development is more complex than earlier models portrayed. Multiple levels of genetic regulation control aleurone cell fate, differentiation, and organization. The hormones auxin and cytokinin can also influence aleurone development. New technical advances promise to facilitate future progress.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Cell Differentiation / genetics
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Dietary Fiber
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Edible Grain / genetics*
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Edible Grain / growth & development*
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Edible Grain / metabolism
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Endosperm / cytology
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Endosperm / genetics
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Endosperm / growth & development
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Endosperm / metabolism*
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Genes, Plant / genetics*
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Gibberellins / metabolism
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Phenotype
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Plant Growth Regulators / metabolism
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Plant Leaves / genetics
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Plant Leaves / growth & development
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Plant Leaves / metabolism
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Seeds / cytology
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Seeds / genetics
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Seeds / growth & development
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Seeds / metabolism
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Zea mays / cytology
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Zea mays / genetics
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Zea mays / growth & development
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Zea mays / metabolism
Substances
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Dietary Fiber
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Gibberellins
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Plant Growth Regulators