DUO1 Expression in <I>Arabidopsis</I> Roots (IMAGE)

University of Leicester

DUO1 Expression in <I>Arabidopsis</I> Roots

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Pictured is an image of an Arabidopsis root showing expression of GFP-tagged DUO POLLEN 1 (DUO1) transcription factor along with a DIC image of the same root showing the different cell files. DUO1 is normally restricted to sperm cells because its expression has been shown to be germline-specific. It is normally technically challenging to study genes active within plant sperm cells because plant sperm are tiny and encased within tough pollen grains. Using these genetically modified plants, the researchers were able to survey the target genes switched on by DUO1.

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Image generated by Lynette Brownfield (University of Leicester)

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