Cloning and characterisation of LEA1-EM genes in the resurrection plant, Xerophyta humilis

The presence and expressIon patterns of orthologues of LEA group 1 genes has been characterised in the resurrection plant, Xerophyta humilis. The group I LEAs (Em I and Em6) were first identified as proteins that were abundantly and specifically expressed during the desiccation and germination phase of angiosperm seed development. The group I LEA genes are characterised by the presence of one or more tandemly repeated 20-amino acid motifs that are particularly rich in Gly residues.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Molecular and Cell Biology

Year dc:date.issued

2008

Author dc:creator

• Ngubane, Nqobile A C

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Farrant, Jill M
• Illing, Nicola

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/4312

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/4312