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Investigation of the molecular basis of arbuscular mycorrhiza formation using insertional mutagenesis in Medicago truncatula
Reference
G12030
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Dr Michael Schultze
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
University of York
Department
Biology
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
204,140
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/02/2000
End date
01/02/2003
Duration
36 months
Abstract
Despite the ubiquity and biological significance of the arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis between glomalean fungi and plants, the molecular and cellular processes involved in its formation are largely unknown. By means of T-DNA mutagenesis of the model legume Medicago truncatula, we hope to identify, isolate and characterise plant genes involved in all stages of the plant-fungal symbiosis. These include, for example, genes involved in the recognition of fungal signals, in the synthesis of plant signals supporting growth and differentiation of fungal hyphae, and those involved in the suppression of plant defence responses. Given the foundation in place, within 3 years, substantial new information will be gained about events controlling this important symbiotic interaction.
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Committee
Closed Committee - Genes & Developmental Biology (GDB)
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