The identification and characterization of phenylalanine ammonia-lyase gene family members in glycine max

Author

Erin Kathleen Pringle

Keywords and Phrases

Phenylalanine ammonia-lyase

Abstract

"Gene families are collections of genes with similar functions. Studying gene families is important for understanding the evolution of genes and manipulating genes. Phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) is an enzyme found in plants. It catalyzes the deamination of phenylalanine to produce cinnamic acid. Genes for PAL have been identified in many different plant species. This project used the known sequence for the PAL1 gene in Glycine max to find other PAL genes in Glycine max"--Abstract, page iii.

Advisor(s)

Frank, Ronald L.

Committee Member(s)

Erçal, Fikret
Westenberg, David J.
Maglia, Anne M.

Department(s)

Biological Sciences

Degree Name

M.S. in Applied and Environmental Biology

Publisher

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Publication Date

Spring 2008

Pagination

ix, 83 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 62-63).

Rights

© 2008 Erin Kathleen Pringle, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

EnzymesPhylogenySoybean -- Genetics

Thesis Number

T 9359

Print OCLC #

262293708

Electronic OCLC #

779477212

Recommended Citation

Pringle, Erin Kathleen, "The identification and characterization of phenylalanine ammonia-lyase gene family members in glycine max" (2008). Masters Theses. 5017.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/5017