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Genetic and molecular strategies to dissect the abscisson process in Arabidopsis
Reference
P19393
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Jeremy Roberts
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Dr Zinnia Gonzalez-Carranza
Institution
University of Nottingham
Department
Sch of Biosciences
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
200,896
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
02/06/2003
End date
01/06/2006
Duration
36 months
Abstract
The process of abscission has both inherent scientific interest and the capacity to be manipulated to increase crop productivity. We propose to use the unique resources we have developed to dissect the molecular events that bring about wall breakdown. By mutating reporter lines we will screen for genes that co-ordinate the expression of proteins that bring about wall dissolution. Transcript profiling of abscission zone cells will enable us to identify specific genes associated with organ shedding. The cloning and characterisation of the mutant gene hawaiian skirt will provide information about how cell separation is regulated. The data generated should lead to new opportunities for the manipulation of abscission in plants.
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Committee
Closed Committee - Plant & Microbial Sciences (PMS)
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Research Priority
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Funding Scheme
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