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How does the parasitic angiosperm Striga influence photosynthetic metabolism in its host?
Reference
P01777
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Julie Scholes
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Professor Malcolm Colin Press
,
Professor William Quick
Institution
University of Sheffield
Department
Animal and Plant Sciences
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
183,323
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/10/1994
End date
01/10/1997
Duration
36 months
Abstract
We aim to examine the mechanisms underlying the changes in photosynthetic metabolism in tobacco infected with Striga gesnerioides, and to test the hypotheses that these effects are mediated via changes in leaf carbohydrates. Specifically we will : (1) Characterise parasite-induced changes in photosynthesis, carbohydrate status and growth. (2) Quantify carbon incorporation into major photosynthetic products. (3) Quantify enzymes of photosynthetic metabolism and their respective mRNA's. (4) Test the effects of altered carbohydrate status on host-parasite performance using transgenic plants.
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Committee
Closed Committee - Plant & Microbial Sciences (PMS)
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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