The production and characterization of two high affinity rat monoclonal antibodies to 13-deoxy-gibberellins is described. Hybrid myelomas were derived from rats immunized with an immunogenic keyhole limpet hemocyanin-gibberellin conjugate, linked at carbon-3 to gibberellin A(4) via a hemisuccinate bridge. The selected monoclonal antibodies were characterized by a competitive radioimmunoassay.

Abstract Background Red clover ( Trifolium pratense ) is globally used as a fodder plant due its high nutritional value and soil improving qualities. In response to mowing, red exhibits specific morphological traits compensate the loss of biomass. The reaction well described, but underlying molecular mechanisms role for plants grown in field are unclear. Results Here, we characterize global tra...

Plant trichomes are specialized epidermal protrusions that, depending on species, are located on the surfaces of leaves, stems, petioles, sepals, seed coats, and other aerial organs. Trichomes not only defend plants against biotic and environmental hazard, but also are able to synthesize, store, and secrete a large number of specialized (secondary) metabolites, including those with significant ...