Proteomics of Maize Root Development

Proteomics of Maize Root Development

Maize forms a complex root system with structurally and functionally diverse root types that are formed at different developmental stages to extract water and mineral nutrients from soil. In recent years proteomics has been intensively applied to identify proteins involved in shaping the three-dimensional architecture and regulating the function of the maize root system. With the help of develo...

Application of Proteomics Technologies in the Drug Development Process

Application of Proteomics Technologies in the Drug Development Process

Proteomics of desiccation tolerance during development and germination of maize embryos.

Maize seeds were used to identify the key embryo proteins involved in desiccation tolerance during development and germination. Immature maize embryos (28N) during development and mature embryos imbibed for 72 h (72HN) are desiccation sensitive. Mature maize embryos (52N) during development are desiccation tolerant. Thiobarbituric acid reactive substance and hydrogen peroxide contents decreased...

Genetic Evaluation of Root Complexity in Maize

Root architecture is strongly linked to plant survival under abiotic and biotic stress conditions. The objective of this study was to investigate the inheritance of the primary root system complexity in maize (Zea mays L.). For a total of 231 recombinant inbred lines (RIL) derived from the IBM (B73×Mo17) population multiple primary root systems were produced by applying a replicated alpha latti...