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The differentiation and development of infection structures in the barley powdery mildew fungus
Reference
P06377
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Sarah Gurr
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Dr Timothy Carver
Institution
University of Oxford
Department
Plant Sciences
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
135,781
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/04/1996
End date
01/05/1999
Duration
37 months
Abstract
We aim to clone and characterise bpm genes expressed temporally at the host pathogen interface and to pinpoint the location, within the host surface of critical factor(s) perceived by the pathogen which drives(s) its development. The knowledge gained should allow identification of weak links in the pathogen's relationship with its host which, ultimately, may be exploited through plant breeding to select for plant phenotypes with novel disease resistance characteristics. In addition, there exists the possibility of using the named genes either as molecular markers for studying the mode of action of fungicidal chemicals or to identify new gene targets for the rationale design of novel fungicides by looking at homologies to pathogen gene sequence motifs.
Summary
unavailable
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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