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The synthesis of plant cell walls: the role of putative Golgi-glycosyltransferases
Reference
D09699
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Paul Dupree
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Co-Supervisors
Institution
University of Cambridge
Department
Biochemistry
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
249,006
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/10/1998
End date
01/04/2002
Duration
42 months
Abstract
The feasibility of manipulating Golgi glycosyltransferase-like proteins to alter cell wall biosynthesis in plants will be demonstrated. We have identified a family of plant proteins with strong similarities to yeast Golgi glycosyltransferase enzymes involved in cell wall polysaccharide synthesis. Their subcellular localisation and their tissue- specific expression will be determined. Mutant Arabidopsis lacking the enzyme activities will be examined for the alteration to cell wall polysaccharides and glycoproteins. Further components of the plant glycosylation machinery which interact with these enzymes will be identified. By identifying genes involved in the synthesis of specific cell wall components, this work will allow the generation or selection of plants with cell wall composition or properties modified for the needs of agriculture and industry.
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Committee
Closed Committee - Agri-food (AF)
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