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Biliverdin-promoted lateral root formation is mediated through heme oxygenase in rice

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: In this study, we examined the effect of biliverdin (BV), a product of heme oxygenase (HO) catalyzed reaction, on lateral root (LR) formation in rice. Treatment with BV induced LR formation and HO activity. As well, BV, could induce OsHO1 mRNA expression. Zn protoporphyrin IX (the specific inhibitor of HO) reduced LR number, HO activity and OsHO1 mRNA level induced by BV. Our data suggest that HO is required for BV-induced LR formation in rice.

Source: Plant Signaling & Behavior

DOI: 10.4161/psb.20458

Authors: Yun Yen Hsu, Yun-Yang Chao, Ching Huei Kao

Institution: National Taiwan University

Language: English

Topic: Heme Oxygenase-1 and Carbon Monoxide

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: National Science Council