The KBC Days 2009 will take place on 16-17 November 2009

All members of the KBC-Departments are welcome to two days of communication, celebration and inspiration. We cordially invite our research partners and friends who like to learn more about our centre.

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UPSC Cutting-Edge Seminar

Jane A. Langdale
Department of Plant Sciences, University of Oxford, UK

Title: Genetic regulation of leaf development in C₄ grasses

Host: Maria Eriksson

Room: Carl Kempe salen KB.E3.03


Abstract of her talk:
All grasses exhibit a characteristic strap shaped leaf blade but this consistent external morphology masks an underlying anatomical difference that distinguishes species that carry out C₄ versus C₃ photosynthesis. A multi-national effort aimed at introducing components of C₄ photosynthesis into the C₃ plant rice requires an understanding of the genetic regulation of C₄ leaf development, so that leaf anatomy can be manipulated in rice. I will provide an overview of our current understanding of C₄ leaf development, discuss recent research aimed at identifying genetic regulators of leaf anatomy, and illustrate how this research fits into the wider ‘C₄ Rice Project’.

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