Analyses of Sexual Reproductive Success in Transgenic and/or Mutant Plants

作者：Calixto Cristiane P G; Goldman Gustavo H; Goldman Maria Helena S^*

来源：Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, 2009, 51(8): 719-726.

DOI：10.1111/j.1744-7909.2009.00845.x

• knockout mutant plants
• overexpression transgenic plants
• pistil expressed genes
• plant sexual reproduction
• reproductive success
• silenced transgenic plants

The pistil, the female reproductive organ of plants, is a key player in the success of sexual plant reproduction. Ultimately, the production of fruits and seeds depends on the proper pistil development and function. Therefore, the identification and characterization of pistil expressed genes is essential for a better understanding and manipulation of the plant reproduction process. For studying the function of pistil expressed genes, transgenic and/or mutant plants for the genes of interest are used. The present article provides a review of methods already exploited to analyze sexual reproductive success. We intend to supply useful information and to guide future experiments in the study of genes affecting pistil development and function.

• 出版日期2009-8