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Mechanical properties of primary plant cell walls by micro-stretchin in vivo
Reference
D14256
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Mr David Bruce
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Professor Anthony Bengough
,
Dr David Hepworth
,
Professor Simon McQueen-Mason
Institution
Silsoe Research Institute
Department
Research Division
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
158,492
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/11/2001
End date
01/11/2004
Duration
36 months
Abstract
We will measure directly the mechanical response of single walls of primary cells in vivo and derive the important mechanical properties of the wall material. Wall properties have a major influence on growth and tissue texture and our data will clarify the interplay of architecture, mechanics and composition. We will glue the tips of two fine rods to a cell wall, pull the rods apart laterally to stretch the wall between them in- plane, develop a new mathematical model and determine the variation of properties with direction in-plane, aided by FTIR micro-spectroscopy. We will refine the techniques (large single cells, onion epidermis, potato tuber) and investigate the technique's potential in understanding root and hypocotyl cell growth.
Summary
unavailable
Committee
Closed Committee - Agri-food (AF)
Research Topics
X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority
X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative
X - not in an Initiative
Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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