Biotechnological applications of natural defense mechanisms
Description:
We will perform QTL-mapping to determine elements and factors required for the regulation of the Bx-gene cluster. Candidate genes identified by fine mapping will be functionally tested (co-regulation, mutant analysis, transgenic approaches). To get insight into the consequences of the transfer of an alien secondary metabolic pathway, we will analyse transgenic A. thaliana expressing combinations of the pathway’s functional modules by metabolomics and transcriptomics. The impact of benzoxazinoid expression on resistance against pathogens and herbivores will be assayed.
Executive Institute:
Institute for Genetics Details of Institute for Genetics
Parent institution:
Technical University Munich (TUM) Details of (TUM) (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
