URACIL PERMEASE FROM ARABIDOPSIS AS HERBICIDAL TARGET GENE

摘要

The invention relates to a gene isolated from Arabidopsis that codes for a protein essential for seedling growth. The invention also includes the methods of using this protein to discover new herbicides, based on the essentiality of the gene for normal growth and development. The invention can also be used in a screening assay to identify inhibitors that are potential herbicides. The invention is also applied to the development of herbicide tolerant plants, plant tissues, plant seeds, and plant cells.