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A study of callase activity in relation to cytogenetical expressions in cytoplasmic male sterile and male fertile Petunia indicated differential timing of the localized enzyme activity. Enzyme activity was determined by a new test. The possible relations between the mode of action of the extrachromosomal gene, timing of the enzyme activity, and male sterility are discussed.
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Paper No. 1360-E, 1968 Series of the Volcani Institute of Agricultural Research. Supported in part by grant No. FG-Is-171 of the United States Department of Agriculture, Authorized by U.S. Public Law 480.
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Frankel, R., Izhar, S. & Nitsan, J. Timing of callase activity and cytoplasmic male sterility in Petunia . Biochem Genet 3, 451–455 (1969). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00485605
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