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The biosynthesis, regulation and role of phosphatidylcholine in plants

ReferenceC01065
Principal Investigator / Supervisor Dr Martin Watson
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Professor Antony Slabas
Institution Durham University
DepartmentBiological and Biomedical Sciences
Funding typeResearch
Value (£) 164,332
StatusCompleted
TypeResearch Grant
Start date 15/11/1993
End date 20/10/1997
Duration47 months

Abstract

The objectives of this research are to evaluate the regulation and importance of phosphatidylcholine (PtC) biosynthesis in plants, its role in membrane integrity and membrane bound enzyme function. The effects of depleted levels of PtC on plant physiology. This will be accomplished by cloning the genes for the three enzymes of PtC biosynthesis. Down regulation of PtC biosynthesis by antisense technology. Metabolic flux analysis.

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Committee Closed Committee - Biochemistry & Cell Biology (BCB)
Research TopicsX – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research PriorityX – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative X - not in an Initiative
Funding SchemeX – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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