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Genetic dissection of nitrogen nutrient signalling networks in plant growth control
Reference
P15704
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Peter Doerner
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
University of Edinburgh
Department
Inst of Cell and Molecular Biology
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
250,412
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/01/2002
End date
31/03/2005
Duration
39 months
Abstract
Nitrogen and phosphate the two most important nutrients limiting plant growth. Plants have evolved signal pathways controlling their growth behaviour and metabolic adaptation to changes in nutrient availability. This project will employ genetic screens to dissect N- responsive signal pathways, based on the transcriptional activation of downstream effector genes. In contrast to previous approaches, this screen will comprise two crucial novel aspects. a) The plants will be forced to activate cognate signalling pathways by transferring them between different environments. b) Work will focus on the central signal perception, amplification and processing mechanisms of these pathways by targeting mutant individuals that are still able to respond to change albeit with different timing or magnitude. This project will molecularly characterise the responsible loci.
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Committee
Closed Committee - Plant & Microbial Sciences (PMS)
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