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Structural studies of fundamental plant processes
Reference
BBS/E/J/000C0639
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor David Lawson
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
John Innes Centre
Department
John Innes Centre Department
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
47,554
Status
Current
Type
Institute Project
Start date
01/04/1997
End date
31/03/2017
Duration
240 months
Abstract
The formation of root hair nodules in legumes is essential for the symbiotic relationship that is required for nitrogen fixation. A key stage in this process is the interpretation of a calcium spiking signal by the enzyme CCaMK. We will study the structure of this enzyme (or fragments thereof) towards a molecular understanding of the signalling process. Potyvirus infection of pea plants is thought to involve a physical interaction between a host protein, eIF4E, and a viral-encoded protein, VPg. We will use X-ray crystallography to enhance our understanding of this process towards establishing prediction criteria for resistance phenotypes that may be applicable to other plant species.
Summary
unavailable
Committee
Not funded via Committee
Research Topics
Crop Science, Microbiology, Plant Science, Soil Science, Structural Biology
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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