Gamete interaction and fusion during double fertilization
Description:
We aim to understand the (dual) role of polymorphic defensins and defensin-like proteins (DEFLs) for reproductive success and pathogen defense. Using a comparative approach, we will identify and analyze molecular signaling mechanisms induced by various DEFL subclasses in the maize silk and ovule, which are simultaneously invaded both by pollen tubes and fungal hyphae. The physiological activity and molecular interaction of selected DEFLs with their targets will be studied with the long-term goal to overcome intra- and interspecific prezygotic hybridization barriers and to engineer fungal resistance in crop plants.
Executive Institute:
Department of Cell Biology and Plant Biochemistry Details of Department of Cell Biology and Plant Biochemistry
Parent institution:
University of Regensburg Details of University of Regensburg (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:
- Biotechnology
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