To understand the genetic basis of tolerance to drought and heat stresses in chickpea, a comprehensive association mapping approach has been undertaken. Phenotypic data were generated on the reference set (300 accessions, including 211 mini-core collection accessions) for drought tolerance related root traits, heat tolerance, yield and yield component traits from 1–7 seasons and 1–3 locations i...

Due to the great length of apolipoprotein (apo) B-100, the localization of lipid-associating domains in this protein has been difficult. To address this question, we developed a computer program called LOCATE that searches amino acid sequences to identify potential amphipathic a-helixes and /3-strands by using sets of rules for helix and strand termination. A series of model chimeric protein te...

Due to the great length of apolipoprotein (apo) B-100, the localization of lipid-associating domains in this protein has been difficult. To address this question, we developed a computer program called LOCATE that searches amino acid sequences to identify potential amphipathic a-helixes and /3-strands by using sets of rules for helix and strand termination. A series of model chimeric protein te...

Due to the great length of apolipoprotein (apo) B-100, the localization of lipid-associating domains in this protein has been difficult. To address this question, we developed a computer program called LOCATE that searches amino acid sequences to identify potential amphipathic a-helixes and /3-strands by using sets of rules for helix and strand termination. A series of model chimeric protein te...

With the available genomic sequence and other experimental attributes, poplar has emerged as a leading candidate to study traits specific to woody perennial plants. Genomic and molecular knowledge gained from studies related to flowering, stem development, tree architecture, phenology and dormancy can be extended readily to woody species in forestry and horticulture. As an example of the value ...

Recent studies have documented remarkable genetic variation among Arabidopsis thaliana accessions collected from diverse habitats. Of particular interest are accessions with putatively locally adapted phenotypes – that is, accessions with attributes that are likely adaptive at their sites of origin. These genotypes may provide insight into the genetic basis of adaptive evolution as well as allo...

The spikelet is a unique inflorescence structure of grass. The molecular mechanism that controls the development of spikelet remains unclear. In this study, we identified a rice spikelet mutant, multi-floret spikelet1 (mfs1), which showed delayed transformation of spikelet meristems to floral meristems, this resulted in an extra hull-like organ and an elongated rachilla. In addition, the steril...