In Situ Observation of Abscisic Acid Distribution in Major Crop Species by Immunofluorescence Labeling

Mo Xian Chen, Chong Chong Lu, Jianhua Zhang, Ying Gao Liu*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Immunofluorescent approach uses fluorophore-conjugated antibodies to target molecules of interest for the observation of their distribution and microenvironment at cellular or tissue level. In connection with modern fluorescence microscopy, immunofluorescence has high sensitivity and specificity, resulting in a wide range of applications in animal studies. However, the protocols of immunofluorescence are seldom reported. To this end, we describe an optimized protocol for the detection of plant hormone abscisic acid (ABA) in monocot crop species, including maize and rice. By using immunofluorescence technique provided from this protocol, investigation of ABA distribution will continue to deeper our insights in crop developments and stress responses.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAbscisic Acid
Subtitle of host publicationMethods and Protocols
EditorsTakuya Yoshida
Place of PublicationNew York
PublisherHumana Press Inc.
Pages155-162
Number of pages8
Edition1st
ISBN (Electronic)9781071621561
ISBN (Print)9781071621554, 9781071621585
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Feb 2022

Publication series

NameMethods in Molecular Biology
Volume2462
ISSN (Print)1064-3745
ISSN (Electronic)1940-6029

Scopus Subject Areas

  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

User-Defined Keywords

  • Abscisic acid
  • Fluorescence microscopy
  • Immunofluorescence
  • Oryza sativa
  • Tissue imaging
  • Zea mays

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