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Interactions and co-actions among the phytochromes
Reference
P15700
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Garry Whitelam
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
University of Leicester
Department
Biology
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
168,784
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
21/01/2002
End date
21/01/2005
Duration
36 months
Abstract
The phytochrome family of regulatory photoreceptors control plant development. Genetic analyses are revealing that different phytochromes have different functions and that they interact and act redundantly. It is also clear that phytochromes interact with other regulatory systems, including other environmental cues. Through identification of phytochrome-null mutants, this laboratory is now in the unique position of being able to determine the function and interactions of every single member of the phytochrome family. The availability of these important resources will also make it possible to address long-standing questions about the inter- dependence of phytochromes and the cryptochromes and to dissect the mechanisms by which photoreceptors interact with temperature to regulate growth and the transition to reproductive development.
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Committee
Closed Committee - Plant & Microbial Sciences (PMS)
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Research Priority
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