Abstract
Self-incompatibility, the rejection of self pollen, is the most widespread mechanism by which flowering plants prevent inbreeding. In Brassica, the S receptor kinase (SRK) has been implicated in the self- incompatibility response, but the molecular mechanisms involving SRK are unknown. One putative downstream effector for SRK is ARC1, a protein that binds to the SRK kinase domain. Here it is shown that suppression of ARC1 messenger RNA levels in the self-incompatible Brassica napus W1 line is correlated with a partial breakdown of self-incompatibility, resulting in seed production. This provides strong evidence that ARC1 is a positive effector of the Brassica self-incompatibility response.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1729-1731 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Science |
Volume | 286 |
Issue number | 5445 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 26 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- General