Overexpression of BraLTP2, a Lipid Transfer Protein of Brassica napus, Results in Increased Trichome Density and Altered Concentration of Secondary Metabolites.

ABSTRACT: Plant non-specific lipid transfer proteins (nsLTPs) belong to a large multigene family that possesses complex physiological functions. Trichomes are present on the aerial surfaces of most plants and include both glandular secretory hairs and non-glandular hairs. In this study, BraLTP2 was isolated from Brassica rapa (B. rapa) and its function was characterized in the important oilseed crop Brassica napus (B. napus). B. rapa lipid transfer protein 2 (BraLTP2) belongs to the little-known Y class of nsLTPs and encodes a predicted secretory protein. In Pro_BraLTP2::GUS (β-glucuronidase) transgenic plants, strong GUS activity was observed in young leaves and roots, while low activity was observed in the anther. It is noteworthy that str

SUBMITTER: Tian N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6032385 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature