Uni-Tübingen

Sub-project B06: The molecular modulation of the WRKY regulatory network during senescence

Principle Investigator

apl. Prof. Dr. Ulrike Zentgraf

Universität Tübingen

ZMBP, Allgemeine Genetik

Auf der Morgenstelle 28, 72076 Tübingen

Tel 07071 - 29 78833

Fax 07071 - 29 5042

ulrike.zentgrafspam prevention@zmbp.uni-tuebingen.de

Summary

TP B06 investigates the regulatory network of plant senescence. Senescence is a developmental process which can be significantly modulated by abiotic and biotic stress conditions. In order to reach this plasticity incoming endogenous or exogenous signals have to be integrated continuously. One node of convergence in this network is the transcription factors WRKY53. In this project, regulatory factors influencing expression and activity of WRKY53 will be characterized and integrated into the regulatory network of senescence.