Articles
COMPLEXITY OF THE SELF-INCOMPATIBILITY GENES OF BRASSICA
Article number
392_6
Pages
61 – 68
Language
Abstract
Self-incompatibility is a highly specific, genetically controlled recognition phenomenon that is based on the ability of the female reproductive structure, the pistil, to distinguish between self (genetically related) and non-self (genetically unrelated) pollen.
A variety of self-incompatibility systems have been described in different plant families, and molecular cloning of genes involved in the discrimination against self pollen should enhance the ability of breeders to exploit self-incompatibility for the improvement of various crops.
Recent developments in the molecular and genetic analysis of the self-incompatibility system of Brassica are described, and prospects for practical applications are discussed in light of the newly acquired information.
A variety of self-incompatibility systems have been described in different plant families, and molecular cloning of genes involved in the discrimination against self pollen should enhance the ability of breeders to exploit self-incompatibility for the improvement of various crops.
Recent developments in the molecular and genetic analysis of the self-incompatibility system of Brassica are described, and prospects for practical applications are discussed in light of the newly acquired information.
Authors
J.B. Nasrallah
Keywords
Self-incompatibility, Pollen-Stigma Interactions, Receptor protein kinase, Brassicaceae
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