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A cDNA library containing approximately 5,000 clones from germinating barley embryos was constructed and used to examine the variation in gene expression patterns during the first 4 days postimbibition. The expression profiles of embryos (including scutellum) from 4 to 96 h postimbibition were compared to a reference profile from 24 h postimbibition using microarray analysis. A subset of clones exhibiting tenfold or greater differential expression patterns was sequenced to elucidate function. All of the sequenced clones could be identified to at least EST level with 64% exhibiting homology to published protein sequences. Almost 95% of the library exhibited similar expression levels at the 4 h time point as at the 24 h reference point. From 24 to 96 h, however, considerable fluctuations in gene expression occurred. The observed patterns of gene expression for the classified genes are consistent with the expected genetic changes required to prepare an embryo for germinative development. A replicate set of clones for the 23-kDa jasmonate-induced protein was identified. The current data not only provides conclusive evidence for the expression patterns of this abundant stress-response protein in germinating embryos, but also serves to validate previous research into JIP-23 isoforms, function and the relationship between timing of mRNA upregulation and protein abundance.
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The research was funded by a postgraduate scholarship from the MPBCRC who are gratefully acknowledged. The support and assistance of the following is greatly appreciated: Dr Sue Logue, Dr Tim Holton, Dr Tracie Webster, Dr Benjamin Ong, Professor German Spangenberg, Dr Jeff Parr and Mr Dan Waters.
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Watson, L., Henry, R.J. Microarray analysis of gene expression in germinating barley embryos (Hordeum vulgare L.). Funct Integr Genomics 5, 155–162 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10142-005-0133-6
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