XENOBIOTIC DETOXIFICATION GENE FROM PLANTS

摘要

A novel plant gene is provided, which is a member of the mdr family of genes encoding ABC transporters. The gene is inducible by NPPB, and is preferentially expressed in roots upon induction. The gene is useful for detoxification of certain xenobiotics to protect plants from the detrimental effects of such compounds. Also provided are plants that over-express and under-express this mdr gene.