Genetic dissection of arbuscular mycorrhiza development
Description:
This project aims at a molecular understanding of the development and function of arbuscules, which form the interface of the ubiquitous arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) symbiosis, and are of central relevance for symbiotic nutrient supply. We propose map-based cloning of RED and DIS, two loci required for arbuscule development in Lotus japonicus and the subsequent functional characterization of the encoded proteins. In the long-term, using complementary genetic screens, we aim to generate a comprehensive view of arbuscule development and function, which will be fundamental to the optimization of symbiotic plant nutrition in agriculture.
Executive Institute:
Institute of Genetics Details of Institute of Genetics
Parent institution:
Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich (LMU) Details of (LMU) (Bavaria)
Contract period:
01. 07. 2011 - 30. 06. 2015
Project budget:
510,526 €
Collaborative Project:
Molecular mechanisms regulating yield and yield stability in plants Details of Molecular mechanisms regulating yield and yield stability in plants
Funding Programme:
- DFG - Collaborative Research Centre Details of DFG - Collaborative Research Centre
Subject:
- Genetic Resources
Purpose of research:
Basic research
Funding Institutions:
- German Research Council (DFG) (DFG) Details of (DFG)
Project Management Agency:
- German Research Council (DFG) (DFG) Details of DFG