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Hrp and avr gene functions - signals and their delivery to plant cells from bacteria

ReferenceP06730
Principal Investigator / Supervisor Professor John Mansfield
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution Imperial College London
DepartmentBiological Sciences
Funding typeResearch
Value (£) 161,436
StatusCompleted
TypeResearch Grant
Start date 01/11/1996
End date 30/04/2001
Duration52 months

Abstract

The project will examine the role of hrp genes in the delivery of signal molecules, such as the protein products of avr genes, from P.s. pv. phaseolicola (Psph) and E. coli to the bean plant. Antibodies to key proteins, from hrpA, hrpC, hrpZ and avrPphF, will be raised and used for immunolocalisation studies, including analysis of bacterial surface structures. Functions of Avr proteins will also be tested by transient expression of avr genes in the plant. The existence of a polarised transfer system in Psph functionally similar to that described in Yersinia will be investigated.

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Committee Closed Committee - Plant & Microbial Sciences (PMS)
Research TopicsX – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research PriorityX – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative X - not in an Initiative
Funding SchemeX – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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