The present invention provides compositions and methods for regulating
expression of heterologous nucleotide sequences in a plant. Compositions
include a novel nucleotide sequence for a promoter for the gene encoding
metallothionein. A method for expressing a heterologous nucleotide
sequence in a plant using the promoter sequences disclosed herein is
provided. The method comprises transforming a plant or plant cell with a
nucleotide sequence operably linked to one of the promoters of the
present invention.
