The use of DNA sequences comprising a glucanase coding region operably
linked to a promoter, or other regulatory sequence, which provides for
expression of the DNA sequence with appropriate tissue and/or temporal
specificity, in the preparation of a male sterile transgenic tomato plant
is disclosed. In preferred embodiments the promoter is a tapetum specific
promoter, eg an A3 or an A9 promoter. DNA sequences comprising the
PR-Glucanase coding region and an A3 or an A9 promoter, preferably an A9
promoter are also described, as are transgenic tomato plants, plant
cells, propagating material, seeds, antisense DNA sequences and ribozyme
encoding DNA sequences for restoration of male-fertility.