The polycotyledon (pct1-2) mutant of tomato shows enhanced accumulation of PIN1 auxin transport facilitator protein

Plant Biol (Stuttg). 2010 Jan;12(1):224-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1438-8677.2009.00267.x.

Abstract

The bilateral symmetry of a dicotyledon embryo is tightly associated with the directional flow of auxin. Disruption of polar auxin flow results in various developmental abnormalities. The pct1-2 mutant of tomato, showing polycotyledony, also has enhanced polar auxin transport in hypocotyls. Immunocytochemical analysis revealed increased PIN1 protein in pct1-2 roots and hypocotyls. The mutant also displayed an increase in PIN1 transcript levels in these organs. Our results indicate that over-accumulation of PIN1 protein is likely related to increased polar transport of auxin in the pct1-2 mutant.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Gene Expression Regulation, Plant
  • Hypocotyl / metabolism
  • Indoleacetic Acids / metabolism*
  • Membrane Transport Proteins / genetics
  • Membrane Transport Proteins / metabolism*
  • Mutation
  • Plant Proteins / genetics
  • Plant Proteins / metabolism*
  • Plant Roots / metabolism
  • Protein Transport
  • Solanum lycopersicum / genetics*
  • Solanum lycopersicum / metabolism

Substances

  • Indoleacetic Acids
  • Membrane Transport Proteins
  • Plant Proteins