Molecular cloning and characterization of genes encoding cytochrome p450s of gibberellin biosynthesis

Project Information

Grant agreement ID: QLK5-CT-1999-51424

Project closed

Start date 14 July 2000

End date 13 July 2002

Funded under

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

Total cost € 114 272,00

EU contribution € 114 272,00

Coordinated by

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
United Kingdom

Objective

The objective of this project is to clone the cytochrome P450 of the GA-biosynthetic pathway from endosperm of pumpkin. The cloned gene(s) will be used to manipulate the GAs biosynthesis by modifying their expression, in order to obtain transgenic plants with improved agronomic characteristics. This estratagy offering a better alternative to the use of synthetic growth retardants. The objective of this project is to clone the cytochrome P450 of the GA-biosynthetic pathway from endosperm of pumpkin. The cloned gene(s) will be used to manipulate the GAs biosynthesis by modifying their expression, in order to obtain transgenic plants with improved agronomic characteristics. This estratagy offering a better alternative to the use of synthetic growth retardants.

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

Call for proposal

Data not available

Funding Scheme

RGI - Research grants (individual fellowships)

Coordinator

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

• EU contribution: No data
• Address: Long Ashton Research Station ; BS41 9AF BRISTOL ; United Kingdom
• Total cost: No data