| abstract |
The present invention relates to an isolated DNA encoding fungal MRP (multidrug resistance associated protein) subfamily of ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter protein which confers organisms with resistance to and/or accumulation of toxic materials such as heavy metals and herbicides, vectors containing the isolated DNA, and organisms transformed with the isolated DNA. Organisms transformed with the fungal MRP subfamily of ABC transporters of the present invention can be used for remediation of environment polluted with toxic materials. For example, the transformed plants can be used for cleaning polluted soil or water, and thereby providing an environmentally-friendly way to remediate polluted resources with low cost. |