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Molecular and genetic investigation of CUP a NAC -domain gene involved in primordial development
Reference
G11682
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Brendan Davies
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
University of Leeds
Department
Plant Biochemistry & Biotechnology
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
196,824
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/12/1999
End date
01/12/2002
Duration
36 months
Abstract
The establishment of lateral organ primordia is an essential function in plant development. We have isolated a gene, CUP, which is affected in an Antirrhinum mutant in which all above ground primordia fail to set their boundaries, resulting in developmental abnormalities of all lateral organs. CUP is a member of a small gene family known as the NAC-domain genes. Little is currently known about the mode of action of NAC-domain genes, with the exception of some circumstantial evidence linking them with transcription. NAC-domain genes are only known in higher plants, where they are developmentally regulated and show interesting expression patterns. In this proposal we aim to extend our knowledge of the functions of CUP in particular and NAC-domains in general through a series of related biochemical and genetic experiments.
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Committee
Closed Committee - Genes & Developmental Biology (GDB)
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Research Priority
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Funding Scheme
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