The shape of plants : Microtubule organization and the mechanical properties of cellulose

植物的形状：微管组织和纤维素的机械性能

• 批准号: 298264-2009
• 负责人: Wasteneys, Geoffrey
• 金额: $ 9.25万
• 依托单位: University of British Columbia
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Discovery Grants Program - Individual
• 财政年份: 2013
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2013-01-01 至 2014-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=525946
• 关键词: shape; plants; Microtubule; organization; mechanical

Plant growth, development, and performance are defined by the shape of their roots, stems, leaves and floral organs, which is controlled by the dynamic polymer network known as the microtubule cytoskeleton that coordinates cell division as well as directional cell expansion. The proposed research program capitalizes on recent discoveries by the Wasteneys lab to understand the mechanisms that control the shape of plants.

植物的生长、发育和性能是由它们的根、茎、叶和花器官的形状决定的，这些形状是由被称为微管细胞骨架的动态聚合物网络控制的，微管细胞骨架协调细胞分裂和定向细胞扩张。拟议的研究计划利用了沃特森尼实验室最近的发现，以了解控制植物形状的机制。