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NERC Reference : NER/T/S/2001/00240

Molecular evolution of genes controlling vernalization requirement and response.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor C Dean, BBSRC John Innes Centre, BBSRC John Innes Centre - Norwich
Co-Investigator:
Professor A.R. Watkinson, University of East Anglia, Environmental Sciences
Science Area:
Terrestrial
Overall Classification:
Terrestrial
ENRIs:
Biodiversity
Science Topics:
Environmental Genomics
Abstract:
The availability of the Arabidopsis thaliana genome sequence together with an emerging understanding of the genetic pathways that regulate flowering time has opened up the potential to analyse the molecular evolution of the genes underlying flowering time variation and to investigate its selective importance. We will focus on variation in vernalization requirement and response and aim to characterize molecular variation in known and new loci, ascertaining its role in phenotypic variation. We will also aim to understand the ecological significance of the phenotypic variation caused by defined molecular changes and examine the selective forces on the alleles through examination of the pattern of sequence polymorphism at and surrounding the loci.
Period of Award:
1 Jun 2002 - 31 Aug 2005
Value:
£297,677
Authorised funds only
NERC Reference:
NER/T/S/2001/00240
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed

This grant award has a total value of £297,677  

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FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)

Total - StaffTotal - T&STotal - Other CostsTotal - Indirect Costs
£135,718£7,102£92,426£62,430

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