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Molecular analysis and exploitation of the mating type genes of Agaricus species

Reference	BBS/X/00085
Principal Investigator / Supervisor	Dr Michael Challen
Co-Investigators / Co-Supervisors
Institution	University of Warwick
Department	Warwick HRI
Funding type	Research
Value (£)	73,555
Status	Completed
Type	Research Grant
Start date	10/11/2003
End date	09/01/2005
Duration	14 months

Abstract

We have a detailed understanding of the genetics and biology of Agaricus species and have cloned and sequenced the mating type genes of the model mushroom Coprinus cinereus. We aim to exploit this knowledge to clone and characterise the MAT genes of the commercially grown species A. bisporus. Cloning procedures will then be extended to isolate MAT genes from other Agaricus species which exhibit a range of different breeding strategies. This will enable us to elucidate the ways in which these different breeding systems have evolved. Using a recently established transformation protocol we will then test the function of cloned MAT genes in A. bisporus and evaluate their potential for modifying the breeding behaviour of this species as an aid for strain improvement.

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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

Associated awards:

P14587 Molecular analysis and exploitation of the mating type genes of Agaricus species

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