Expression of non-symbiotic hemoglobin 1 and 2 genes in rice (Oryza sativa) embryonic organs.
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SUBMITTER: Lira-Ruan V
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3181520 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jul
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Expression of non-symbiotic hemoglobin 1 and 2 genes in rice (Oryza sativa) embryonic organs.
Lira-Ruan Verónica V Ruiz-Kubli Mariel M Arredondo-Peter Raúl R
Communicative & integrative biology 20110701 4
Rice (Oryza sativa) contains five copies of the non-symbiotic hemoglobin (hb) gene, namely hb1 to hb5. Previous analysis by RT-PCR revealed that rice hb1 expresses in roots and leaves and hb2 expresses in leaves. However, it is not known whether or not hb1 and hb2 express in rice embryonic organs. Here, we report the expression of hb1 and hb2 genes in rice embryonic organs using RT-PCR and specific oligos for Hb1 and Hb2. Our results indicate that hb1 and hb2 genes express in embryonic organs in ...[more]
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