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Identification of anther expressing genes in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum)

ABSTRACT: This study was initiated with the objective of identifying the anther/tapetum specific promoters from cotton floral buds. Cotton is an important commercial crop. Hybrid cotton varieties are developed to obtain improved yield and fiber quality. Most of the hybrid seed production in cotton is carried out by hand emasculation, which requires large amount of manpower, resulting in high cost of hybrid seed. We are developing barnase-barstar based male sterility system, which would be a better alternative for hybrid development. The tapetum specific promoters are main requirement for such a system. The study was thus carried out to identify genes expressed in the anthers.

ORGANISM(S): Gossypium arboreum Gossypium barbadense Gossypium hirsutum Gossypium raimondii

PROVIDER: GSE51779 | GEO | 2013/10/31

SECONDARY ACCESSION(S): PRJNA225783

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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