Developmental Expression of Genetically Defined Peptidases in Maize 1

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The activities of genetically defined amino- and endopeptidases of maize were compared in pericarp, endosperm, and embryonic tissue of the maize kernel from 5 days postpollination until harvest. Activities were highest in the immature stages and declined as drying progressed. The expression of some of the peptidase genes contributed by the pollen parent was examined during early endosperm development in an F1 cross. The paternally contributed peptidase variants could first be detected 7 days after pollination.

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