A phytocyanin-related early nodulin-like gene, BcBCP1, cloned from Boea crassifolia enhances osmotic tolerance in transgenic tobacco.

Using the mRNA differential display combined with 5' rapid amplification of cDNA ends (RACE) technique, an early nodulin-like protein gene (BcBCP1) (accession no. AY243047.1) was isolated from drought-treated Boea crassifolia leaves.