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. 1990 Feb;10(2):842–845. doi: 10.1128/mcb.10.2.842

Increased rRNA gene activity during a specific window of early pea leaf development.

S R Baerson 1, L S Kaufman 1
PMCID: PMC360887  PMID: 2300061

Abstract

rRNA gene transcription rates were determined during light-mediated leaf development in Pisum sativum. The rate of transcription was observed to increase within 1 day of exposure to light and return to control levels 4 days after exposure. A striking similarity was observed between periods of elevated rRNA gene transcription and increased mitotic activity, suggesting a possible link between the two events.

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