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The function of glyoxylate cycle enzymes in plant growth and development
Reference
P13859
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Dr S Smith
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
University of Edinburgh
Department
Inst of Cell and Molecular Biology
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
196,128
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/02/2001
End date
01/02/2004
Duration
36 months
Abstract
We have made a dramatic breakthrough towards discovering the roles of isocitrate lyase (ICL) and malate synthase (MLS) throughout plant growth and development, by isolating mutants of both in Arabidopsis. Mutant seed germinates normally, but sucrose or light is required for seedling growth. Remarkably, development of leaves, primary inflorescence, siliques and seeds in the m1s mutant are different to wild type. Such analysis of icl mutant is lacking. It is proposed to carry out parallel studies of growth, development and metabolism in both mutants. Wild type will be studied in detail to discover when and where ICL and MLS are synthesised. New roles for these enzymes and novel approaches to modifying plant growth may be uncovered.
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Committee
Closed Committee - Plant & Microbial Sciences (PMS)
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