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Research Project:
GRAPE METABOLOMIC PROFILES AND NATURAL DEFENSES AGAINST BIOTIC STRESS
Location: Crop Diseases, Pests and Genetics
Project Number: 5302-22000-008-16
Project Type:
Specific Cooperative Agreement
Start Date: Apr 17, 2006
End Date: Feb 28, 2010
Objective:
Identify the mechanisms of the biosynthesis in grape plants involved in defense pathways on grape responses to Xylella fastidiosa. Research will focus on secondary metabolites that are vital in plant defense against various pathogens and pests.
Approach:
Use functional genomic information, transcriptomics, bioinformatics, metabolomics, and high-throughput biochemistry approaches to determine the functions of these components in grapevines associated to the defense against biotic stress especially Xylella fastidiosa. The research will focus on terpene synthases and acyl transferases, as well as two methyl transferases; salicylic acid methyl transferase (SAMT) and jasmonic acid methyl transferase (JAMT), which are critical components of plant defense pathways. Documents SCA with U. of TN. formerly 5302-22000-007-20S (5/07).
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Last Modified: 11/05/2008
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