Studies on regulation of floral organ formation based on the molecular mechanism of phyllogen, phyllody-inducing factor

2016 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 15K14661
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Plant protection science
• Research Institution: The University of Tokyo
• Principal Investigator: Namba Shigetou 東京大学, 大学院農学生命科学研究科(農学部), 教授 (50189221)
• Project Period (FY): 2015-04-01 – 2017-03-31
• Keywords: ファイトプラズマ

Outline of Final Research Achievements

Phytoplasmas are plant pathogenic bacteria. They induce unique symptoms like phyllody, transformation of plant floral organs into leaf-like structures, and cause serious damages to crop production worldwide. We recently revealed the virulence factor of phyllody, phyllogen, and the target, MADS-domain transcription factors. Moreover, the tertiary structure of MADS-domain proteins were resolved. Taking advantage of these findings, we analyzed the function and structure of phyllogen and also analyzed the molecular interaction between phyllogen and the target.

Free Research Field

植物病理学