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Homology and promoter requirements of homology-dependent gene silencing mechanisms in plants
Reference
G04732
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Peter Meyer
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
University of Leeds
Department
Human Biology
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
152,048
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
15/04/1996
End date
15/04/1999
Duration
36 months
Abstract
Homology-dependent gene silencing (HDGS) mechanisms in plants can be distinguished on the basis of whether they occur at the transcriptional or the post-transcriptional level. This proposal examines the role of promoter strength and length of homology in HDGS mechanisms. Specific emphasis is put on the questions whether introns have a function to escape HDGS by dividing coding regions into segments that are too short to become involved in HDGS and whether post-transcriptional HDGS occurs before or after splicing.
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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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