Tobacco Transgenic Lines That Express Fenugreek Galactomannan Galactosyltransferase Constitutively Have Structurally Altered Galactomannans in Their Seed Endosperm Cell Walls[sup1].

Authors :: Reid, J.S. Grant
Edwards, Mary E.
Dickson, Cathryn A.
Scott, Catherine
Gidley, Michael J.
Source :: Plant Physiology. Mar2003, Vol. 131 Issue 3, p1487. 9p. 5 Charts, 3 Graphs.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Examines the biosynthesis of galactomannans in the development of legume seeds. Interaction of two membrane-bound glycosyltransferases, mannan synthase and galactomannan galactosyltransferases; Elongation of mannan backbone; Analysis of the endosperm cell walls of tobacco.

Subjects :: *BIOSYNTHESIS
*LEGUMES
*SEEDS
*GLYCOSYLTRANSFERASES
*PLANT cell walls

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