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Title: Another player joins the complex field of sugar-regulated gene expression in plants

Journal Article · · Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA

This article summarizes recent progress in understanding the molecular mechanisms by which soluble sugar levels affect plant development and gene expression. The article focuses on the role played by a newly identified protein, the PRL1 protein. The PRL1 protein has been found to interact with the SNF1 protein. Previously, SNF1 was shown to function in sugar-regulated gene expression in yeast. Mutations in the gene encoding PRL1 confer increased sensitivity to sugar and to several phytohormones.

Research Organization:
Rice University, Houston, TX, US (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
FG03-98ER20300
OSTI ID:
766521
Journal Information:
Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, Vol. 96, Issue 9; Other Information: PBD: 1 Apr 1999
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English