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517: The mechanisms and manipulation of cation transport
Reference
BBS/E/H/00PW0236
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Prof. Philip White
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
University of Warwick
Department
Warwick HRI
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
214,600
Status
Completed
Type
Institute Project
Start date
01/04/2005
End date
31/03/2006
Duration
12 months
Abstract
"Genes for cyclic-nucleotide gated channels (CNGCs) encode voltage-independent cation channels. These channels contribute to cytoplasmic Ca2+ signals and catalyse the influx of essential cations to plant cells. However, they also constitute a major pathway for toxic Na+ and Cs+ entry into plants. Evidence suggests that down-regulating CNGC activities in roots will confer salinity tolerance and allow safe crops to be grown on land contaminated by radioactive Cs isotopes. This programme is identifying specific CNGCs whose activity impacts on Na and Cs content, but not on cytoplasmic Ca2+ signalling, to reduce the accumulation of toxic cations in arabidopsis and tomato"
Summary
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Committee
Closed Committee - Plant & Microbial Sciences (PMS)
Research Topics
X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority
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Research Initiative
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Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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