| Mutant | hth, ace, eda17 |
| Gene Name | omega-Hydroxy Fatty Acyl Dehydrogenase |
| Gene Abbreviation | HTD |
| ARALIP Pathway(s) | Cutin I |
| Evidence For Function | Mutant Char.; Heterol Exp'n. |
| Comments |
Strong reduction in diacids in the KO proposed to be involved in the synthesis of oxoacid precursor. Function shown in cutin. |
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Identification Method
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Map-based cloning |
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Mutant Description
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Abnormal sepal development; Fused floral organs; Reduced fertility; Low penetrance of abnormal ovules |
| References 1 |
Krolikowski, K.A., Victor, J.L., Wagler, T.N., Lolle, S.J., and Pruitt, R.E. (2003). Isolation and characterization of the Arabidopsis organ fusion gene HOTHEAD. Plant Journal 35 , 501-511. Kurdyukov, S., Faust, A., Nawrath, C., Bar, S., Voisin, D., Efremova, N., Franke, R., Schreiber, L., Saedler, H., Metraux, J.P., and Yephremov, A. (2006a). The epidermis-specific extracellular BODYGUARD controls cuticle development and morphogenesis in Arabidopsis. Plant Cell 18 , 321-339. |