Molecular analysis of a pistil-specific gene expressed in the stigma and cortex of Solanum tuberosum

G J Van Eldik; M Wingens; R K Ruiter; M M Van Herpen; J A Schrauwen; G J Wullems

doi:10.1007/BF00017811

Molecular analysis of a pistil-specific gene expressed in the stigma and cortex of Solanum tuberosum

Plant Mol Biol. 1996 Jan;30(1):171-6. doi: 10.1007/BF00017811.

Authors

G J Van Eldik¹, M Wingens, R K Ruiter, M M Van Herpen, J A Schrauwen, G J Wullems

Affiliation

¹ Department of Experimental Botany, University of Nijmegen, Netherlands.

PMID: 8616234
DOI: 10.1007/BF00017811

Abstract

A gene, sts14, coding for a highly expressed mRNA in pistils of Solanum tuberosum, was isolated. Northern blot and in situ analyses demonstrated that the gene was expressed throughout pistil development in both the stylar cortex and the stigma. The deduced STS14 protein displays similarity to the pathogenesis-related PR-1 proteins. A possible function for protection or guidance of the pollen tubes through the pistil is discussed.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Amino Acid Sequence
Base Sequence
Gene Expression
In Situ Hybridization
Molecular Sequence Data
Plant Proteins / genetics*
Plant Shoots / chemistry*
RNA, Messenger / isolation & purification*
RNA, Plant / isolation & purification*
Sequence Homology, Amino Acid
Solanum tuberosum / genetics*
Tissue Distribution

Substances

Plant Proteins
RNA, Messenger
RNA, Plant
STS14 protein, Solanum tuberosum
pathogenesis-related proteins, plant

Associated data

GENBANK/X82652