Modification of starch synthesis and yield in wheat endosperm

Objective

The aim of this project is to improve the production of starch in wheat through manipulation of key components involved in regulating its synthesis, and an understanding of transcriptional controls, which regulate these components. In particular, the project focuses on factors, which determine the concentration of ad glucose (adpg) in wheat endosperm. Adpg is the immediate soluble substrate for starch synthesis in the amyloplast and affects both the rate of synthesis and the quality of starch produced. the expression of particular enzymes and amyloplastic translocations will be modified by transformation of wheat. Laboratoryu and fields trials will be conducted to determine effects on yield and starch functionality. The molecular mechanisms which control the expression of particular genes will be delineated. The projects bring together 6 partners from academia and industry and clear exploitation plans are in place to optimise the benefits of this research, which will lead to a decrease in production costs and environmental impact in the Eu.

Programme(s)

• FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002

Topic(s)

• 1.1.1.-5. - Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

Address

Oxford Road
Manchester
United Kingdom

Participants (5)

BIOGEMMA UK LTD

United Kingdom

Address

Cambridge Science Park 200, Milton Road
CB4 0GZ Cambridge

ULICE SA

France

Address

Zac "Les Portes De Riom"
63204 Riom

UNIVERSIDAD PUBLICA DE NAVARRA

Spain

Address

2,Avda. Del Ejercito 2
31002 Pamplona

UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI PISA

Italy

Address

Via Mariscoglio 34
56124 Pisa

UNIVERSITAET KAISERSLAUTERN

Germany

Address

Erwin-schrödinger-strasse
67663 Kaiserslautern