RRC ID |
19699
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Author |
Schubert V, Meister A, Tsujimoto H, Endo TR, Houben A.
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Title |
Similar rye A and B chromosome organization in meristematic and differentiated interphase nuclei.
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Journal |
Chromosome Res
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Abstract |
Supernumerary (B) chromosomes of rye are not required for plant development and exhibit a reduced transcription activity. These special features inspired us to analyse whether there are differences between A and B chromatin organization in interphase nuclei. Applying fluorescence in situ hybridization, we found that both rye A and B chromosomes added to hexaploid wheat showed in meristematic nuclei a string-like shape and a clear Rabl orientation. In 4C differentiated leaf nuclei, a more relaxed chromatin structure, round-shaped chromosome territories and a less pronounced Rabl configuration were found. Also, the observed random association of homologues in 2C and 4C nuclei indicated in general a similar behaviour of A and B chromosomes. Whereas in differentiated 4C nuclei A sister centromeres are separated, B sister centromeres align in nearly all nuclei. In short, despite the different transcription activity of A and B chromosomes, both types of chromosomes exhibit a similar organization in meristematic and differentiated interphase nuclei. But the deletion of a B chromosome segment responsible for non-disjunction during gametogenesis induces released sister centromeres also in some interphase nuclei of somatic tissue. Hence, the control of rye B chromosome non-disjunction is also active in sporophytic cells.
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Volume |
19(5)
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Pages |
645-55
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Published |
2011-7-1
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DOI |
10.1007/s10577-011-9224-5
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PMID |
21674259
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MeSH |
Cell Differentiation
Cell Nucleus / genetics*
Chromatids / genetics
Chromosome Segregation
Chromosomes, Plant / genetics*
In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence
Interphase / genetics*
Meristem / cytology
Meristem / genetics*
Microscopy, Fluorescence
Nondisjunction, Genetic
Plant Roots / cytology
Plant Roots / genetics
Secale / genetics
Triticum / genetics
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IF |
3.413
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Times Cited |
7
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WOS Category
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GENETICS & HEREDITY
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
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Resource |
Wheat |
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