Using cDNA representational difference analysis (cDNA RDA) method, we have successfully isolated a gene fragment whose expression was specifically induced by external GAa application. Screening a G2 pea cDNA library using this fragment as a probe, we obtained a 2036 bp full-length cDNA. It contains a 1746 bp open reading frame and encodes a protein of 581 amino acids with a theoretical molecular weight of 64 ku. It shares high-level sequenceidentity with AAIR genes from other plant species. This cDNA was cloned into expression vector and recombinant E. coli DH5α cells with remarkable AAIR enzyme activity were obtained.
Using cDNA representational difference analysis (cDNA RDA) method, we have successfully isolated a gene fragment whose expression was specifically induced by external GA3 application. Screening a G2 pea cDNA library using this fragment as a probe, we obtained a 2036 bp full-length cDNA. It contains a 1746 bp open reading frame and encodes a protein of 581 amino acids with a theoretical molecular weight of 64 ku. It shares high-level sequence identity withAAIR genes from other plant species. This cDNA was cloned into expression vector and recombinantE. coli DH5α cells with remarkable AAIR enzyme activity were obtained.