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Bacterial and firefly luciferase genes in transgenic plants: Advantages and disadvantages of a reporter gene

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Abstract

Genes encoding light‐emitting luciferase were recently isolated from luminous marine bacteria and fireflies. Expression of luciferase genes in diverse organisms is a unique way for studying gene expression by simple and sensitive measurement of light. Recent advances in application of luciferase reporter genes are reviewed and documented by examples of in vivo visualization of their expression in transgenic plants.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)224-232
Number of pages9
JournalDevelopmental Genetics
Volume11
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1990
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Genetics
  • Developmental Biology
  • Cell Biology

Keywords

  • gene expression
  • light emission
  • luc reporter genes
  • lux
  • single photon imaging in vivo

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