Abstract IBN 95-31477 This action funds a research starter grant to a former NSF Minority Postdoctoral Fellow. The research supported here continues a molecular and genetic analysis of root-hair development in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana. Two root hair defective mutants are being analyzed to determine if they have impaired membrane transport properties. Preliminary results suggest that the mutations may be in genes of the Tonoplast Instrinsic Protein family. If so, they could be useful tools in the study of differentiation and cell growth in this important plant model system.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9531477
Program Officer
Judith Plesset
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1995-10-01
Budget End
1998-06-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1995
Total Cost
$35,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Macalester College
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Country
United States
Zip Code
55105