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Plant development: YABBYs claw to the fore.

J F Golz1, A Hudson

  • 1Institute of Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH9 3JH, UK.

Current Biology : CB
|November 27, 1999
PubMed
Summary

The YABBY gene family, identified through homology to CRABS CLAW, plays a crucial role in plant development. These genes are conserved in specifying abaxial cell fate across various plant organs.

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Area of Science:

  • Plant Molecular Biology
  • Developmental Genetics

Background:

  • The YABBY gene family is a recently identified group of transcription factors.
  • Homology to CRABS CLAW, a gene regulating carpel and nectary development in Arabidopsis, led to YABBY identification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the conserved roles of YABBY genes in plant development.
  • To understand the function of YABBY transcription factors in specifying cell fate.

Main Methods:

  • Homology-based gene identification.
  • Analysis of gene function in model plant species (implied).

Main Results:

  • Several YABBY genes encode transcription factors.
  • These transcription factors appear to have conserved roles.

Conclusions:

  • YABBY genes are important regulators of plant organ development.
  • Conserved functions of YABBY genes in specifying abaxial cell fate in leaves, floral organs, and ovules.

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