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Genetic control of cellular differentiation in maize leaves
Reference
G02351
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Jane Langdale
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
University of Oxford
Department
Plant Sciences
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
148,093
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
16/02/1995
End date
16/02/1998
Duration
36 months
Abstract
I have identified a group of five mutations that disrupt cellular differentiation in maize leaves. This proposal aims to characterise four of these bundle sheath defective (bsd) mutants. Double mutants will be constructed and characterised so that bsd genes can be ordered in the pathway(s) that controls photosynthetic differentiation in bundle sheath cells. In addition, the transposable element Mutator will be used as a molecular probe to clone the Bsd2 gene. This work will enhance our understanding of genetic interactions involved in cellular differentiation and will contribute to our understanding of the agronomically important C4 photosynthetic pathway.
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Committee
Closed Committee - Genes & Developmental Biology (GDB)
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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