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Plastid signalling to the nucleus
Reference
P12773
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor John Gray
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
University of Cambridge
Department
Plant Sciences
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
164,956
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/02/2000
End date
01/02/2003
Duration
36 months
Abstract
The aim of the project is to identify plastid processes responsible for producing signals which regulate the expression of nuclear genes encoding photosynthesis components. The pea lip1 mutant, which expresses photosynthesis genes in the dark, will be used to examine the role of tetrapyrrole biosynthesis intermediates in signalling to the nucleus. A variegated tobacco line and a Delta rpoA tobacco line, which shows both nuclear photosynthesis gene expression in white leaf tissue, will be used to examine the role of plastid protein synthesis in the production of signals during seeding development. Analysis of transcripts and protein synthesis in plastids from white leaf tissue may identify genes involved in regulating signal production.
Summary
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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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