| Literature DB >> 16226261 |
Masahiro Nishihara1, Takashi Nakatsuka, Saburo Yamamura.
Abstract
A cDNA encoding chalcone isomerase (CHI) was isolated from the petals of Nicotiana tabacum and the effect of its suppression on flavonoid biosynthesis was analyzed in transgenic tobacco plants. CHI-suppression by RNA interference (RNAi) showed reduced pigmentation and change of flavonoid components in flower petals. The plants also accumulated high levels of chalcone in pollen, showing a yellow coloration. Our results first demonstrated that suppression of CHI by genetic transformation is possible in higher plants. This suggests that CHI plays a major part in the cyclization reaction from chalcone to flavanone, and that spontaneous reactions are few, if any, in tobacco plants.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 16226261 DOI: 10.1016/j.febslet.2005.09.073
Source DB: PubMed Journal: FEBS Lett ISSN: 0014-5793 Impact factor: 4.124