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DECORE

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Decoding the molecular control of bud dormancy release in trees
Plants lack a nervous system and central decision-making organ like a brain, but can nevertheless sense and respond to environmental cues that play crucial roles in regulating their growth, through poorly understood mechanisms. Th... Plants lack a nervous system and central decision-making organ like a brain, but can nevertheless sense and respond to environmental cues that play crucial roles in regulating their growth, through poorly understood mechanisms. The aim of DECORE is to elucidate these mechanisms, particularly those underlying the low temperature-mediated control of bud dormancy in the model tree hybrid aspen. A recent discovery in the host lab, pinpointing AGL8 as a low temperature responsive transcription factor involved in bud dormancy release, has lead us to hypothesize that AGL8-mediated transcriptional control of the plant hormone gibberellin, mobile signaling component FT1 (a tree ortholog of Arabidopsis FLOWERING LOCUS T) and cell-cell communication together orchestrate bud dormancy release. In DECORE, Dr. Pandey will test this hypothesis by deciphering the interplay between gene expression, hormonal regulation and cell-cell communication during dormancy release, and simultaneously acquire skills in cutting-edge techniques like transmission electron microscopy, immunocytochemistry and mass spectrometry in leading environments at the host SLU/UPSC (Umeå, Sweden) and via secondment to CNRS (Bordeaux, France). Synergistically complementing the skills in biochemistry and genomics gained during his PhD, this training will provide Dr. Pandey with a unique opportunity to broaden his technical and theoretical expertise, which will promote a successful achievement of the project’s goals, open new vistas in developmental adaptation, and support his ambition of becoming a research leader. Dr. Pandey will follow a personalized career development plan to enhance his skills in communication, grant writing, public engagement and student mentoring. Thus, DECORE will contribute fundamental knowledge on a key process in seasonal adaptation, critical for mitigating the effects of climate change on seasonal growth in trees, and career advancement of a scientist with outstanding potential. ver más
26/03/2024
SWEDISH UNIVERSITY...
204K€
Perfil tecnológico estimado
Duración del proyecto: 35 meses Fecha Inicio: 2021-04-06
Fecha Fin: 2024-03-26

Línea de financiación: concedida

El organismo H2020 notifico la concesión del proyecto el día 2024-03-26
Línea de financiación objetivo El proyecto se financió a través de la siguiente ayuda:
MSCA-IF-2020: Individual Fellowships
Cerrada hace 4 años
Presupuesto El presupuesto total del proyecto asciende a 204K€
Líder del proyecto
SVERIGES LANTBRUKSUNIVERSITET No se ha especificado una descripción o un objeto social para esta compañía.
Perfil tecnológico TRL 4-5