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illuminating the cell biology of lignification using live imaging microscopy

ReferenceP20247
Principal Investigator / Supervisor Professor Claire Halpin
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution University of Dundee
DepartmentCollege of Life Sciences
Funding typeResearch
Value (£) 201,011
StatusCompleted
TypeResearch Grant
Start date 01/10/2004
End date 31/12/2007
Duration39 months

Abstract

Lignification is a fundamental developmental process unique to plants. Despite its economic importance and huge advances in understanding its biochemistry and molecular biology, we are still largely ignorant of the cell biology of lignification. Existing subcellular immunolocalisation data for pathway enzymes is paltry and contradictory. This project make the first comprehensive study of the subcellular localisation of all lignin enzymes using the alternative technique of live-imaging microscopy. We will use a novel viral vector system that enables rapid, extremely detailed localisation data to be gathered for encoded GFP-fusion proteins expressed in planta. Confirmation we will be sought using a variety of other techniques.

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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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