April 1, 2008
The art and design of genetic screens: maize.
Publication Date: 2008 Mar PMID: 18250623
Authors: Candela, H. - Hake, S.
Journal: Nat Rev Genet
Maize (Zea mays) is an excellent model for basic research. Genetic screens have informed our understanding of developmental processes, meiosis, epigenetics and biochemical pathways--not only in maize but also in other cereal crops. We discuss the forward and reverse genetic screens that are possible in this organism, and emphasize the available tools. Screens exploit the well-studied behaviour of transposon systems, and the distinctive chromosomes allow an integration of cytogenetics into mutagenesis screens and analyses. The imminent completion of the maize genome sequence provides the essential resource to move seamlessly from gene to phenotype and back.
MeSH Categories: Chromosomes, Plant, Crosses, Genetic, DNA Transposable Elements, Genome, Plant, Mutagenesis, Zea mays/anatomy & histology/*genetics/physiology
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Authors: Candela, H. - Hake, S.
Journal: Nat Rev Genet
Maize (Zea mays) is an excellent model for basic research. Genetic screens have informed our understanding of developmental processes, meiosis, epigenetics and biochemical pathways--not only in maize but also in other cereal crops. We discuss the forward and reverse genetic screens that are possible in this organism, and emphasize the available tools. Screens exploit the well-studied behaviour of transposon systems, and the distinctive chromosomes allow an integration of cytogenetics into mutagenesis screens and analyses. The imminent completion of the maize genome sequence provides the essential resource to move seamlessly from gene to phenotype and back.
MeSH Categories: Chromosomes, Plant, Crosses, Genetic, DNA Transposable Elements, Genome, Plant, Mutagenesis, Zea mays/anatomy & histology/*genetics/physiology
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