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Using molecular genetics,
cell biology and modelling techniques we examine how cell fates are specified,
the interactions between cell fate and plant growth and how
cell fates are maintained in the growing plant. Knowledge gained
from model species is used to examine how changes in regulatory
processes underlie the evolution of novel plant forms. |
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BIOCHEMISTRY AND GENE TRANSFER Biochemical techniques are used to examine the synthesis and function of cell walls and the roles of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in plants.Stephen Fry - Cell wall biochemistry and ascorbate metabolism. |
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Multiple approaches, including genetics, genomics, mathematical modelling and cell biology, are combined to examine plant responses to light and functions of the circadian clock. Andrew Millar -Circadian rhythms.
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PLANT PATHOLOGY AND FUNGAL BIOLOGY Molecular genetics
and cell biology techniques are combined to examine growth
and development in model fungi and to determine the mechanisms
by which plants resist attack by bacterial and fungal pathogens
and by animals. |
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Imaging of living cells and electron microscopy are used to examine a number of questions, from cell-cell signalling in plant and fungal growth to protein targeting. Data and image analysis are combined with mathematical modelling and model analysis in an interdisciplinary approach to understand the organisation of biological networks. |