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Characterisation of genes controlling pre-harvest sprouting in wheat and their manipulation in transgenic plants
Reference
D06414
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Dr Mike Gale
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Professor Michael Holdsworth
,
Dr John Lenton
Institution
John Innes Centre
Department
John Innes Centre Department
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
319,600
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/02/1996
End date
01/01/2000
Duration
47 months
Abstract
Pre-Harvest Sprouting (PHS) is an important limiting factor to the quality and uniformity of Breadmaking Wheat. We aim to transfer molecular genetic information gained from studies of Maize and Arabidopsis seed development to investigate the molecular mechanisms causing PHS in developing wheat seeds. Wheat homologs of the regulator genes VP1 (vivipary) and P (seed coat colour) will be targeted and used to control PHS by manipulation of their expression patterns in transgenic wheat plants.
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Committee
Closed Committee - Agri-food (AF)
Research Topics
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Research Priority
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Research Initiative
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Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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