Dear maize list members,
I am writing as we are very interested in obtaining seed of the maize
mutant agt1 (an agravitropic mutant, with a primary root that does not
exude mucilage), and its wildtype relation. We would like to perform a
series of experiments studying the role of mucilage at the soil-root
interface, and think these mutants would be particularly useful.
We have been trying to track down authors that have used this
genotype, but they have either moved on or have no viable seed left.
The maize stock centre in Illinois also has no seed left.
I would greatly appreciate any suggestions of how to obtain this
maize seed, if there are any stocks left, or if there any alternative
mucilage-free mutants that you know of.
**Please reply directly to G.Bengough at scri.sari.ac.uk as I am not a member of
this list.**
Thanks for your help.
Best regards,
Glyn Bengough
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email G.Bengough at scri.sari.ac.uk
Dr Glyn Bengough
Soil-Plant Dynamics Unit
Department of Cellular and Environmental Physiology,
Scottish Crop Research Institute,
Dundee DD2 5DA, Scotland
Telephone: National 01382 568574 (direct line)
Fax: National 01382 562426 International +44 1382 562426
