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Molecular control of cell separation during abscission in Brassica napus and Arabidopsis
Reference
P11910
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Jeremy Roberts
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
University of Nottingham
Department
Sch of Biosciences
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
185,482
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/02/2000
End date
01/02/2003
Duration
36 months
Abstract
Abscission is a developmental event that involves the differentiation of specific cell types, the response to hormonal signals, the expression of critical genes, the secretion of hydrolytic enzymes and the degradation of the cell wall. Moreover, the phenomenon has commercial significance to the agricultural and horticultural industries. The principal objective of this project is to identify abscission-responsive elements in the promoter of the cell wall degrading enzyme polygalacturonase from Brassica napus and Arabidopsis. These elements will be employed in a yeast one-hybrid system to isolate the mRNA(s) encoding the transcriptional activators that bind to them. The programme proposed will enhance our understanding of how abscission is regulated and may identify additional stages in the process that could be regulated by transgenic technology.
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Committee
Closed Committee - Plant & Microbial Sciences (PMS)
Research Topics
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Research Priority
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Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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