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The molecular and biochemical basis of ATP generation during seed germination and establishment

ReferenceCEL04641
Principal Investigator / Supervisor Professor Chris Leaver
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution University of Oxford
DepartmentPlant Sciences
Funding typeResearch
Value (£) 138,204
StatusCompleted
TypeResearch Grant
Start date 01/01/1996
End date 31/07/1999
Duration42 months

Abstract

We propose to use a combined molecular and biochemical approach to investigate the extent and importance of mitochondrial metabolism and biogenesis in the provision of ATP and metabolic intermediates during early post-imbibitional development of representative agronomically important seeds. This work will provide information, concerning the role and regulation of expression of key respiratory enzymes during seedling establishment and will underpin any future attempts to use the techniques of genetic manipulation to improve germination rates and seedling survival of crop species.

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Committee Closed Committee - Plant & Microbial Sciences (PMS)
Research TopicsX – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research PriorityX – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative Cells RoPA (CELL) [1994]
Funding SchemeX – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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