Publication Date:
2010
abstract:
Several mutants related to plant development and secondary compounds were isolated in
Medicago truncatula. Results will be presented relating to the characterization of the mutants and
the isolation of the underlying genes. In particular we will report on the finding of a key gene for
saponin biosynthesis and about a forward genetic screening for tannin content in the leaves of
Medicago truncatula. We will also discuss on the possibility to use Arabidopsis genes related to
floral organ abscission to manipulate leaf abscission in Medicago as an example of translation of
information from model to crop legumes.
Iris type:
04.03 Poster in Atti di convegno
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