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Functional characterisation of appressorial infection stage-specific proteins from Phytophthora infestans
Reference
P17160
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Pieter van West
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Professor Paul Birch
Institution
University of Aberdeen
Department
School of Medical Sciences
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
221,668
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/10/2002
End date
31/12/2005
Duration
39 months
Abstract
Parallel profiling of the transcriptome and proteome of the plant pathogen Phytophthora infestans will be performed to investigate the primary infection process on its host potato and on the model non-host Arabidopsis thaliana. We aim to identify and then functionally characterise, through novel gene silencing approaches, appressorium stage-specific proteins that are essential for establishing successful infection. In addition, a modified PVX- Agrobacterium expression vector will be used in a functional screen to identify appressorium- specific proteins that trigger defence responses in resistant plants. Identification of such genes will inform the development of new strategies for control of the late blight. (Joint funded with SCRI).
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Committee
Closed Committee - Plant & Microbial Sciences (PMS)
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Funding Scheme
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