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FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS OF AGRONOMIC TRAITS IN DEVELOPING SEED AND POLLEN IN MAIZE AND SORGHUM Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 419941

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Impaired auxin biosynthesis in the defective endosperm18 mutant is due to mutational loss of expression in the ZmYuc1 gene encoding endosperm-specific YUCCA1 protein in maize. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bernardi, J., Lanubile, A., Li, Q., Kumar, D., Kladnick, A., Marocco, A., Chourey, P.S., Cook, S.D., Ross, J.J. 2012. Impaired auxin biosynthesis in the defective endosperm18 mutant is due to mutational loss of expression in the ZmYuc1 gene encoding endosperm-specific YUCCA1 protein in maize.. Plant Physiology. 160:1318-1328.

Pleiotropy and its limited dissection through a metabolic gene Miniature1 (Mn1) that encodes a cell wall invertase in developing seeds of maize. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chourey, P.S., Li, Q., Cevallos-Cevallos, J. 2011. Pleiotropy and its limited dissection through a metabolic gene Miniature1 (Mn1) that encodes a cell wall invertase in developing seeds of maize. Plant Science. 184:45-53.

Cytokinins in developing maize caryopsis and their possible role in seed size determination - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rijavec, T., Li, Q., Dermastia, M., Chourey, P.S. 2012. Cytokinins in developing maize caryopsis and their possible role in seed size determination. Plant Physiology. 13:293-308.

Gene-dose dependent control of seed mass by endosperm-specific Miniature1 (Mn1)-encoded cell wall invertase (CWI), which also affects embryo mass and embryo sugar physiology. - (Abstract Only) - (25-Feb-11)

Discovery of Genes Expressed In Basal Endosperm Transfer Cells in Maize Using 454 Transcriptome Sequencing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xiong, Y., Li, Q., Kang, B., Chourey, P.S. 2011. Discovery of Genes Expressed In Basal Endosperm Transfer Cells in Maize Using 454 Transcriptome Sequencing. Plant Molecular Biology Reporter. 29:835-847.

Spatial and temporal profiles of cytokinin biosynthesis and accumulation in developing caryopsis of maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rijavec, T., Jain, M., Dermastia, M., Chourey, P.S. 2010. Spatial and temporal profiles of cytokinin biosynthesis and accumulation in developing caryopsis of maize. Annals Of Botany. 107:1235–1245.

Sugar - hormone crosstalk in seed development: Two redundant pathways of IAA biosynthesis are regulated differentially in the invertase-deficient miniature1 (mn1) seed mutant in maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chourey, P.S., Li, Q., Kumar, D. 2010. Sugar - hormone crosstalk in seed development: Two redundant pathways of IAA biosynthesis are regulated differentially in the invertase-deficient miniature1 (mn1) seed mutant in maize. Molecular Plant. 3:1026-1036.

Sugar levels regulate tryptophan-dependent auxin biosynthesis in developing maize kernels - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Leclere, S.L., Schmelz, E.A., Chourey, P.S. 2010. Sugar levels regulate tryptophan-dependent auxin biosynthesis in developing maize kernels. Plant Physiology. 153: 306-318.

Short-term high temperature growth conditions during vegetative-to-reproductive phase transition irreversibly compromise cell wall invertase-mediated sucrose catalysis and microspore meiosis in grain sorghum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jain, M., Chourey, P.S., Boote, K.J., Allen Jr, L.H. 2010. Short-term high temperature growth conditions during vegetative-to-reproductive phase transition irreversibly compromise cell wall invertase-mediated sucrose catalysis and microspore meiosis in grain sorghum. Journal of Plant Physiology. 167:578-582.

Miniature1-encoded cell wall invertase is essential for assembly and function of wall-in-growth in the maize endosperm transfer cell - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kang, B., Xiong, Y., Williams, D.S., Diego, P., Chourey, P.S. 2009. Miniature1-encoded cell wall invertase is essential for assembly and function of wall-in-growth in the maize endosperm transfer cell. Plant Physiology. 151:1366-1376.

A comparative study of cytokinins in caryopsis development in the maize miniature 1 seed mutant and its wild type - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rijavec, T., Kovac, M., Kladnik, A., Chourey, P.S., Dermastia, M. 2009. A comparative study of cytokinins in caryopsis development in the maize miniature 1 seed mutant and its wild type. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology. 51: 840-849.

A cellular study of teosinte Zea mays ssp. parviglumis (Poaceae) caryopsis development showing several processes conserved in maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dermastia, M., Kladnik, A., Koce, J.D., Chourey, P.S. 2009. A cellular study of teosinte Zea mays ssp. parviglumis (Poaceae) caryopsis development showing several processes conserved in maize. American Journal of Botany. 96(10): 1798-1807.

Cell wall invertase-2 (INCW2) encoded by Miniature-1 (Mn1) gene is associated with wall-in-growths (WIGs) in basal endosperm transfer cells (BETCs) in developing seeds of maize - (Abstract Only) - (06-Jun-08)

Cloning and expression analyses of Sucrose non-fermenting-1-Related Kinase 1 (SnRK1b) gene during development of sorghum and maize endosperm, and its implicated role in sugar-to-starch metabolic transition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jain, M., Li, Q., Chourey, P.S. 2008. Cloning and expression analyses of Sucrose non-fermenting-1-Related Kinase 1 (SnRK1b) gene during development of sorghum and maize endosperm, and its implicated role in sugar-to-starch metabolic transition. Physiologia Plantarum. 134:161-173.

The Miniature-1 (Mn1) gene product, cell wall invertase-2 (INCW2), is associated with wall-in-growths (WIGs) is basal endosperm transfer cells (BETCs) in developing seeds of maize - (Abstract Only) - (27-Feb-08)

Altered ethylene levels and ethylene-related transcripts are seen in developing seeds of two sugar mutants in maize - (Abstract Only) - (27-Feb-08)

Expression profiles of cytokinin (CK)genes in the miniature-1 (mn1)-associated genotypes with variable levels if cell wall invertase (CWI)activity in developing seeds of maize - (Abstract Only) - (27-Feb-08)

Cell wall invertase-deficient miniaturel kernels have altered phytohormone levels - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Leclere, S.L., Schmelz, E.A., Chourey, P.S. 2008. Cell wall invertase-deficient miniaturel kernels have altered phytohormone levels. Phytochemistry. 69:692-699.

Effects of season-long high temperature growth conditions on sugar-to-starch metabolism in developing microspores of grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L., Moench) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jain, M., Prasad, P., Boote, K.J., Allen Jr, L.H., Chourey, P.S. 2007. Effects of season-long high temperature growth conditions on sugar-to-starch metabolism in developing microspores of grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L., Moench). Planta. 227:67-79.

A metabolic flux analysis to study the role of sucrose synthase in the regulation of the carbon partitioning in central metabolsim in maize root tips - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alonso, A.P., Raymond, P., Hernould, M., Rondeau-Mouro, C., De Graaf, A., Chourey, P.S., Lahaye, M., Shachar-Hill, Y., Rolin, D., Dieuaide-Noubhani, M. 2007. A metabolic flux analysis to study the role of sucrose synthase in the regulation of the carbon partitioning in central metabolsim in maize root tips. Metabolic Engineering. 9:419-432.

Phenolic compounds accumulate specifically in maternally-derived tissues of developing maize kernels - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Leclere, S.L., Schmelz, E.A., Chourey, P.S. 2007. Phenolic compounds accumulate specifically in maternally-derived tissues of developing maize kernels. Cereal Chemistry. 84(4):350-356.

Expression of cell wall invertase and several other genes of sugar metabolism in relation to seed development in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mukesh, J., Chourey, P.S., Li, Q., Pring, D.R. 2008. Expression of cell wall invertase and several other genes of sugar metabolism in relation to seed development in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor). Journal of Plant Physiology. 165(3): 331-344.

FRAGMENTS OF ATP SYNTHASE MEDIATE PLANT PERCEPTION OF INSECT ATTACK. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schmelz, E.A., Carroll, M.J., LeClere, S.L., Phipps, S.M., Meredith, J.A., Chourey, P.S., Alborn, H.T., Teal, P.E. 2006. Fragments of ATP synthase mediate plant perception of insect attack. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 103(23):8894-8899.

DEVELOPMENT OF THE ENDOSPERM OF SORGHUM BICOLOR DURING THE ENDOREDUPLICATION-ASSOCIATED GROWTH PHASE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kladnik, A., Chourey, P.S., Pring, D.R., Dermastia, M. 2005. Development of the endosperm of sorghum bicolor during the endoreduplication-associated growth phase. Journal of Cereal Science. 43:209-215.

THE DELAYED INITIATION AND SLOW ELONGATION OF FUZZ-LIKE SHORT FIBRE CELLS IN RELATION TO ALTERED PATTERNS OF SUCROSE SYNTHASE EXPRESSION AND PLASMODESMATA GATING IN A LINTLESS MUTANT OF COTTON - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ruan, Y., Llewellyn, D.J., Furbank, R.T., Chourey, P.S. 2005. The delayed initiation and slow elongation of fuzz-like short fibre cells in relation to altered patterns of sucrose synthase expression and plasmodesmata gating in a lintless mutant of cotton. Journal of Experimental Botany. 56(413):977-984.

GENETIC CONTROL OF CELL WALL INVERTASES IN DEVELOPING ENDOSPERM OF MAIZE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chourey, P.S., Jain, M., Li, Q., Carlson, S.J. 2005. Genetic control of cell wall invertases in developing endosperm of maize. Planta. 223:159-167.

IN SITU DETECTION OF PROGRAMMED CELL DEATH IN MAIZE CARYOPSIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kladnik, A., Chamusco, K., Chourey, P.S. 2005. Dermastia, M. In situ detection of programmed cell death in maize caryopsis. Periodicum Biologorum. 107(1):11-16.

EVIDENCE OF PROGRAMMED CELL DEATH IN POST-PHLOEM TRANSPORT CELLS OF THE MATERNAL PEDICEL TISSUE IN DEVELOPING CARYOPSIS OF MAIZE. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kladnik, A., Chamusco, K., Dermastia, M., Chourey, P.S. 2004. Evidence of programmed cell death in post-phloem transport cells of the maternal pedicel tissue in developing caryopsis of maize.. Plant Physiology. 136:3572-3581

CARBON PARTITIONING IN DEVELOPING SEED - (Book / Chapter)

)Ruan, Y., Chourey, P.S. 2006. Carbon partitioning in development seeds. In Handbook of Seed Science and Technology; eds. AS Basra, The Food Product Press of the Hawthorn Press Inc., pp.125-152 (Peer Reviewed Book Chapter). 2006.

Sucrose synthase isozyme SUS1 is preferentially localized in the endopolyploid outer cells of the maize root tip. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kladnik, A., Vilhar, B., Chourey, P.S., Dermastia, M. 2003. Sucrose synthase isozyme SUS1 is preferentially localized in the endopolyploid outer cells of the maize root tip.. Canadian Journal of Botany. 82(1):96-103.

Cytometrical evidence that the lossof seed weight in the minature 1 seed mutant of maize associated with reduced mitotic activity in the developing endosperm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vilhar, B., Kladnik, A., Blejec, A., Chourey, P.S., Dermastia, M. 2002. Cytometrical evidence that the lossof seed weight in the minature 1 seed mutant of maize associated with reduced mitotic activity in the developing endosperm. Plant Physiology. 129:23-30.

CYTOMETRICAL EVIDENCE THAT THE LOSS OF SEED WEIGHT IN THE MINIATURE1 SEED MUTANT OF MAIZE IS ASSOCIATED WITH REDUCED MITOTIC ACTIVITY IN THE DEVELOPING ENDOSPERM. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vilhar, B., Kladnik, A., Blejec, A., Chourey, P.S., Dermastia, M. 2002. Cytometrical evidence that the loss of seed weight in the miniature1 seed mutant of maize is associated with reduced mitotic activity in the developing endosperm.. Plant Physiology.

Cytometrical evidence that the lossof seed weight in the minature 1 seed mutant of maize associated with reduced mitotic activity in the developing endosperm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vilhar, B., Kladnik, A., Blejec, A., Chourey, P.S., Dermastia, M. 2002. Cytometrical evidence that the lossof seed weight in the minature 1 seed mutant of maize associated with reduced mitotic activity in the developing endosperm. Plant Physiology. 129:23-30.

CYTOMETRICAL EVIDENCE THAT THE LOSS OF SEED WEIGHT IN THE MINIATURE1 SEED MUTANT OF MAIZE IS ASSOCIATED WITH REDUCED MITOTIC ACTIVITY IN THE DEVELOPING ENDOSPERM. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vilhar, B., Kladnik, A., Blejec, A., Chourey, P.S., Dermastia, M. 2002. Cytometrical evidence that the loss of seed weight in the miniature1 seed mutant of maize is associated with reduced mitotic activity in the developing endosperm.. Plant Physiology.

GENE EXPRESSION STUDIES ON DEVELOPING KERNELS OF MAIZE SUCROSE SYNTHASE (SUSY) MUTANTS SHOW EVIDENCE FOR A THIRD SUSY GENE. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (04-Oct-01)

EXPRESSION OF CELL WALL INVERTASE FROM MAIZE CELL SUSPENSION CULTURE AFTER A LONG TERM CHELATION OF EXTRACELLULAR CALCIUM. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Jun-01)

CHARACTERIZATION OF TWO MEMBERS OF THE MAIZE GENE FAMILY, INCW3 AND INCW4, ENCODING CELL WALL INVERTASES. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (27-Mar-00)

A SINGLE AMINO ACID SUBSTITUTION IN AN EMS-INDUCED MUTATION OF THE MAIZE MINIATURE1 SEED LOCUS LEADS TO REDUCED LEVELS OF THE ENCODED CELL WALL INVERTASE2 (INCW2) PROTEIN, BUT NOT THE CORRESPONDING RNA - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Dec-99)

METABOLITE ANALYSES OF A DOUBLE MUTANT OF SUCROSE SYNTHASE (SUSY) GENES IN A DEVELOPING ENDOSPERM - (Abstract Only) - (11-Mar-99)

GENETIC EVIDENCE THAT THE INVERTASE-MEDIATED RELEASE OF HEXOSES IS A CRITICAL FUNCTION FOR THE NORMAL DEVELOPMENT OF SEED IN MAIZE. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (26-Aug-98)

A FIBERLESS SEED (FLS) MUTATION IN COTTON IS ASSOCIATED WITH LACK OF FIBER CELL INITIATION IN OVULE EPIDERMIS, LOSS OF SUCROSE SYNTHASE EXPRESSION ANDALTERED CARBON PARTITIONING IN DEVELOPING SEEDS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (17-Jul-98)

ISOLATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND EXPRESSION ANALYSES OF TWO CELL WALL INVERTASE GENES IN MAIZE. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (17-Jul-98)

GENETIC EVIDENCE THAT THE TWO ISOZYMES OF SUCROSE SYNTHASE ARE CRITICAL, ONE FOR CELL WALL INTEGRITY AND THE OTHER FOR STARCH BIOSYNTHESIS IN DEVELOPING ENDOSPERM OF MAIZE. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (30-Mar-98)

EVIDENCE OF THE CRITICAL ROLE OF SUCROSE SYNTHASE FOR ANOXIC TOLERANCE OF MAIZE ROOTS USING A DOUBLE MUTANT - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (09-Dec-97)

CLONING OF A NOVEL ENDOSPERM-SPECIFIC PROTEIN WITH PARTIAL SEQUENCE HOMOLOGY TO A POLLEN SURFACE PROTEIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (22-Jul-97)

THE DIFFERENTIAL EXPRESSION OF SUCROSE SYNTHASE IN RELATION TO DIVERSE PATTERNS OF CARBON PARTITIONING IN DEVELOPING COTTON SEED - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Jul-97)

THE MINIATURE 1 SEED LOCUS OF MAIZE ENCODES A CELL WALL INVERTASE REQUIRED FOR NORMAL DEVELOPMENT OF ENDOSPERM AND MATERNAL CELLS IN THE PEDICEL. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (25-Jun-96)

EVIDENCE FOR PLASMA MEMBRANE ASSOCIATED FORMS OF SUCROSE SYNTHASE IN MAIZE - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (08-Jun-96)

SUCROSE PHOSPHATE SYNTHASE EXPRESSION AT THE CELL AND TISSUE LEVEL IS COORDINATED WITH SUCROSE SINK-TO-SOURCE TRANSITIONS IN MAIZE LEAVES. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (07-Jun-96)

CLONING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF FULL LENGTH CDNA ENCODING CELL-WALL INVERTASE FROM MAIZE (ZEA MAYS L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Oct-95)