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A functional genomics approach to hexose transporter function in Arabidopsis seed development and germination
Reference
G13960
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Dr S Smith
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
University of Edinburgh
Department
Inst of Cell and Molecular Biology
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
179,532
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/11/2000
End date
20/02/2004
Duration
40 months
Abstract
Hexose transporters are central to many aspects of plant metabolism, growth and development and are implicated in sugar signalling. Arabidopsis has many hexose transporter genes but their precise functions are unknown. By isolating knock-out mutants, we have demonstrated the power of a reverse-genetics approach to hexose transporter function. This proposal aims to exploit this approach by targeting those transporters expressed during embryogenesis, seed maturation, germination and seedling growth. Phenotypes of mutants will be studied at physiological, metabolic and transcriptome levels. The aim is to understand the role that hexose transporters play in seed and seedling development.
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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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