Transcriptional profiling of aluminum toxicity and tolerance responses in maize roots

ABSTRACT: Aluminum (Al) toxicity is a major factor limiting crop yields on acid soils. In maize, Al tolerance is a complex phenomenon involving multiple genes and physiological mechanisms yet uncharacterized. To begin elucidating the molecular basis of maize Al toxicity and tolerance, we performed a detailed temporal analysis of root gene expression under Al stress using microarrays with an Al-tolerant and an Al-sensitive maize genotype. Seedlings of both genotypes were grown in hydroponics in a full nutrient solution containing 39uM of free Al3+ activity. Root samples were collected at 'time zero', and after 2, 6 and 24 hours of treatment. Time course experiment with 0h, 2h, 6h and 24 hours of Al treatment in two maize genotypes contrasting for Al tolerance. The experimental design used for the mic

ORGANISM(S): Zea mays

SUBMITTER: Lyza Maron 

PROVIDER: E-GEOD-10308 | biostudies-arrayexpress |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress