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Characterisation of the IS11 gene a phloem-localised regulator of sugar responses in arabidopsis

ReferenceP19441
Principal Investigator / Supervisor Professor Michael Bevan
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution John Innes Centre
DepartmentCell and Develop Biology
Funding typeResearch
Value (£) 212,380
StatusCompleted
TypeResearch Grant
Start date 01/05/2003
End date 30/04/2006
Duration36 months

Abstract

The ISI1 gene was identified in a screen for reduced gene expression in response to sucrose. The expression pattern of ISI1, the phenotypes caused by over-expression of ISI1 in phloem companion cells of source leaves, and biochemical analysis of isi1 lines, all suggest ISI1 is a phloem- localised regulator of sugar responses. The objective of this work is to define the function of the ISI1 gene using a physiological, biochemical and genetic strategies. We will also define other components of the isi1 signalling pathway in a genetic screen. The work will lead to better understanding of sugar-mediated signalling, phloem function and resource allocation in plants.

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Committee Closed Committee - Plant & Microbial Sciences (PMS)
Research TopicsX – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research PriorityX – Research Priority information not available
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Funding SchemeX – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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