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Role of TTG1 in epidermal cell differentiation in Arabidopsis
Reference
G08606
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor John Gray
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
University of Cambridge
Department
Plant Sciences
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
280,937
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/10/1997
End date
01/10/2000
Duration
36 months
Abstract
The aim is to determine the mechanism by which the TTG1 gene positively regulates trichome differentiation in leaves and stems, while suppressing root hair formation in Arabidopsis. The pattern of expression of TTG1 will be established by in situ hybridisation and in transgenic plants containing TTG1 promoter constructs driving GUS or GFP. The subcellular location of the TTG1 protein will be determined by immunocytochemistry and with TTG1-GFP fusion proteins. Proteins interacting with TTG1 will be identified by binding studies in vitro and with the yeast two-hybrid system. The pathway between TTG1 and downstream genes will be dissected in promoter-trap lines expressing GFP and by ectopic expression of TTG1.
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Committee
Closed Committee - Genes & Developmental Biology (GDB)
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Research Priority
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