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Identification of genes encoding plant vacuolar malate-transport proteins by functional expression in heterologous systems
Reference
G01761
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Andrew Smith
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
University of Oxford
Department
Plant Sciences
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
175,682
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/01/1995
End date
15/12/1998
Duration
48 months
Abstract
The aim of this work is to identify the genes encoding vacuolar malate-transport proteins from plant cells by functional expression of the gene products in heterologous systems. The primary approach will involve complementation of a malate-transport mutant of Schizosaccharomyces pombe using a cDNA library from leaves of the CAM plant Kalanchoe daigremontiana. A secondary approach will involve characterization of mRNA fractions associated with expression of malate-transport activity in Xenopus oocytes. Identification of these genes will improve our understanding of the molecular mechanisms and control of solute accumulation and remobilization in plant vacuoles.
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Committee
Closed Committee - Genes & Developmental Biology (GDB)
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