Analysis of soluble proteins during flowering of Petunia hybrida

Zhi Wu Sheng Li Yu Fen Zi Sheng Wu Xue Xue Bao. 2004 Apr;30(2):179-82.

Abstract

Soluble proteins were extracted from the leaves of Petunia hybrida when flower differentiation was induced. The results showed that 4 special proteins, with molecular weight of 49.45 kD (a), 35.45 kD (b), 17.98 kD (c) and 11.74 kD(d), are related to blossoming of flowers after photoperiod induction. Without proteins a and d only floral buds were formed which were never blossomed. There were flowers when all the 4 special proteins appeared together. Proteins c and d disappeared after blossoming. Proteins in different tissues were different when the plant was induced to blossom. Thus, for example, protein c and d were absent from stem throughout the process.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Flowers / physiology*
  • MADS Domain Proteins / analysis*
  • Petunia / chemistry*
  • Petunia / physiology
  • Plant Proteins / analysis*

Substances

  • FBP9 protein, Petunia hybrida
  • MADS Domain Proteins
  • Plant Proteins