Gene Expression Profiling of Maize Anther and Pollen Development
Author Information
Author(s): Ma Jiong, Skibbe David S, Fernandes John, Walbot Virginia
Primary Institution: Stanford University
Hypothesis
Successful completion of meiosis is required to trigger maturation of anther somatic cells.
Conclusion
The study reveals that maize anthers express a vast number of genes during development, indicating a complex process crucial for male reproductive success.
Supporting Evidence
- More than 24,000 genes are expressed during anther development.
- Mature pollen contains over 10,000 transcripts.
- The study identifies extensive gene expression patterns crucial for maize reproductive success.
Takeaway
This study looks at how maize flowers develop and found that they use a lot of different genes to make pollen, which helps them reproduce.
Methodology
Transcriptome profiling was conducted using a 44 K oligonucleotide array to analyze gene expression across six developmental stages of maize anthers and mature pollen.
Limitations
The study primarily focuses on gene expression without exploring the functional implications of the identified transcripts.
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