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Characterisation of the IS11 gene, a phloem-localised regulator of sugar responses in arabidopsis

Reference	BBS/E/J/0000A155
Principal Investigator / Supervisor	Professor Michael Bevan
Co-Investigators / Co-Supervisors
Institution	John Innes Centre
Department	John Innes Centre Department
Funding type	Research
Value (£)	113,916
Status	Completed
Type	Institute Project
Start date	01/05/2003
End date	30/04/2006
Duration	36 months

Abstract

The IS11 gene was identified in a screen for reduced gene expression in response to sucrose. The expression pattern of IS11, the phenotypes caused by over-expression of IS11 in phloem companion cells of source leaves, and biochemical analysis of isil lines, all suggest IS11 is a phloem-localised regulator of sugar responses. The objective of this work is to define the function of the IS11 gene using physiological, biochemical and genetic strategies. We will also define other components of the isil signalling pathway in a genetic screen. This work will lead to better understanding of sugar-mediated signalling, phloem function and resource allocation in plants.

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Committee	Closed Committee - Plant & Microbial Sciences (PMS)
Research Topics	X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority	X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative	X - not in an Initiative
Funding Scheme	X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme

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