Histidine biosynthesis in plants |
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Authors: | A Stepansky T Leustek |
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Institution: | (1) Biotechnology Center for Agriculture and the Environment, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S.A. |
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Abstract: | Summary. The study of histidine metabolism has never been at the forefront of interest in plant systems despite the significant role
that the analysis of this pathway has played in development of the field of molecular genetics in microbes. With the advent
of methods to analyze plant gene function by complementation of microbial auxotrophic mutants and the complete analysis of
plant genome sequences, strides have been made in deciphering the histidine pathway in plants. The studies point to a complex
evolutionary origin of genes for histidine biosynthesis. Gene regulation studies have indicated novel regulatory networks
involving histidine. In addition, physiological studies have indicated novel functions for histidine in plants as chelators
and transporters of metal ions. Recent investigations have revealed intriguing connections of histidine in plant reproduction.
The exciting new information suggests that the study of plant histidine biosynthesis has finally begun to flower. |
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Keywords: | : Histidine – Biosynthesis – Plants |
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