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The function of structural domains of pectic polysaccharides in growth and development
Reference
P12837
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Paul Knox
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
University of Leeds
Department
Ctr for Plant Sciences
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
204,872
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/03/2000
End date
01/03/2003
Duration
36 months
Abstract
This proposal is to elucidate the function of the structural domains occurring in pectic polysaccharides of the primary cell wall matrix in the context of cell proliferation, cell expansion and cell adhesion: processes that underlie plant growth and development. Highly- defined state-of-the-art antibody probes for acidic backbone and neutral side chain domains will be used in a range of approaches in the model system of Arabidopsis. These studies will document the regulation of pectic structure within the Arabidopsis plant, directly probe the function of specific domains by immunomodulation and reverse genetics, and also identify genes involved in pectin biosynthesis and cell wall assembly, using a novel high throughput screen.
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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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