posted by Paula Mulo <pmulo at utu.fi> at 1999-09-03
MutantName
PD, del(R225-F239)
GeneName
psbA2
ProductName
PSII reaction centre protein D1
Function
PSII electron transfer
GeneticBackground
Not examined
DNA
yes
Phenotype
yes
PhenotypeDetails
autotrophic,but slower growth rate; impaired electron transfer from QA to QB, PQ exchange functional, altered D1 turnover rate, high psbA and psbD mRNA content under low light, resistant against photoinhibition (DCBQ-dependent oxygen evolution)