Identification of the family of aquaporin genes and their expression in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cotton (Gossypium spp.) is produced in over 30 countries and represents the most important natural fiber in the world. One of the primary factors affecting both the quantity and quality of cotton production is water. A major facilitator of water movement through cell membranes of cotton and other plants are the aquaporin proteins. Aquaporin proteins are present as diverse forms in plants, where they function as transport systems for water and other small molecules. The plant aquaporins belong to the large major intrinsic protein (MIP) family. In higher plants, they consist of five subfamilies including plasma membrane intrinsic proteins (PIP), tonoplast intrinsic proteins (TIP), NOD26-like intrinsic proteins (NIP), small basic intrinsic proteins (SIP), and the recently d

SUBMITTER: Park W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3095289 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature