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SUMMARY:Molecular genetics of autistic: the arbuscular mycorrhizal mutant 
 of maize - Darius Riahy\, 1st yr grad
DTSTART:20150430T133000Z
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CONTACT:Megan Cooper
DESCRIPTION:Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) endosymbiosis is a mutualistic int
 eraction that occurs between the fungi of the Glomeromycota and the majori
 ty of land plants. This interaction evolved over 400 million years ago and
  was likely important when plants were adapting to terrestrial life. As ob
 ligate biotrophs\, AM fungi (AMF) depend on plants for their supply of car
 bon. In exchange\, the fungus enhances the supply of nutrients and water t
 o the plant. AMF are an inherent part of natural and agricultural ecosyste
 ms and can contribute to sustainable agriculture through numerous ecosyste
 m services. \nBefore endosymbiosis can occur\, both the plant and the fung
 us must recognise the other\, and prepare for physical contact. A pre-symb
 iotic molecular dialogue in the rhizosphere mediates this stage. I study a
  maize mutant\, autistic\, which is perturbed in AM symbiosis. The mutatio
 n probably perturbs the early stages of symbiosis.  \nMy aim is to charact
 erise this mutant\, clone the gene underlying this phenotype\, and help el
 ucidate its function. A better understanding of the mechanisms underlying 
 AM can contribute to sustainable agriculture in maize and other crops.\n
LOCATION:Sainsbury Laboratory
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