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Expression patterns of gluten genes in transgenic wheat and their effect on grain processing properties

Reference	RMQ07453
Principal Investigator / Supervisor	Professor Peter Shewry
Co-Investigators / Co-Supervisors	Dr P Lazzeri
Institution	Rothamsted Research
Department	Plant Biology & Crop Science
Funding type	Research
Value (£)	176,584
Status	Completed
Type	Research Grant
Start date	01/11/1998
End date	31/03/2004
Duration	65 months

Abstract

Genes encoding HMW subunits of glutenin will be transferred to lines of bread wheat varying in their quality for breadmaking, as single genes and in various combinations. Regenerated plants will be grown under field conditions to determine the effects of the transgenes on the amount and composition of the gluten protein fraction and on the processing properties of the grain. Detailed studies will also be made of the expression levels, transmission and stability of the transgenes, in relation to integration patterns and copy number. The effects of transforming with two genes on the same or separate plasmids will also be compared. The project will provide information and material of real value to UK industry as well as new basic information on transgene expression in cereals.

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Committee	Closed Committee - Agri-food (AF)
Research Topics	X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority	X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative	LINK: Satellite Projects to Food Quality/Safety (RMQ) [1995]
Funding Scheme	X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme

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