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Differential gene expression in pin and thrum form flowers of Primula vulgaris
Reference
P11021
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Philip Gilmartin
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
University of Leeds
Department
Plant Biochemistry & Biotechnology
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
198,653
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/10/1999
End date
01/10/2002
Duration
36 months
Abstract
Although the genetics of heteromorphic flower development have been understood for over 120 years, nothing is known about the molecular basis of this classic plant breeding system. In this proposal we will use fluorescent differential display (FDD) to identify differences in patterns of gene expression between pin and thrum form Primula flowers. FDD is a powerful new technique that has numerous advantages over traditional differential display. The main difference is that FDD works. We will determine whether any of the differential clones are linked to the di-allelic S locus using genetic analysis of available pin, thrum and homostyle lines. We will investigate the expression profiles of differential clones and undertake functional analyses in transgenic plants. A molecular analysis of the Primula S locus is well overdue.
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Committee
Closed Committee - Plant & Microbial Sciences (PMS)
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