The Opaque-2 (O2) gene is one of the best-characterized plant transcription factors, is a good example of the integration of carbohydrate, amino acid and storage protein metabolisms in maize endosperm development. The synthesis of these proteins is affected by mutations that cause a reduction in the accumulation of zein proteins and mRNAs.
The Opaque-2 (O2) gene is one of the best-characterized plant transcription factors, is a good example of the integration of carbohydrate, amino acid and storage protein metabolisms in maize endosperm development. The synthesis of these proteins is affected by mutations that cause a reduction in the accumulation of zein proteins and mRNAs.