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The role of differential splicing of the FCA gene in the commitment of the meristem cells to floral development
Reference
CAD05634
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Dame Caroline Dean
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
John Innes Centre
Department
John Innes Centre Department
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
149,632
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/08/1996
End date
01/08/1999
Duration
36 months
Abstract
The FCA gene is involved in controlling when meristematic cells switch from vegetative to reproductive development. It encodes a protein containing RNA-binding motifs, characteristic of proteins involved in RNA processing. One of the predominant forms of the FCA transcript still contains one of the 19 introns. We propose to analyse if splicing of this intron is tightly regulated and whether the formation of the fully spliced transcript is an early prerequisite for the transition to flowering. We will also use FCA overexpressing lines to establish the hierarchy of the different loci involved in the floral transition and identify targets of FCA action.
Summary
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Committee
Closed Committee - Genes & Developmental Biology (GDB)
Research Topics
X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority
X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative
Commitment and Determination (CAD) [1995]
Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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