Cooperation IFA-Tulln/ IST Austria in the field of plant hormones
Abstract
Auxins (greek "I grow") are a group of natural (and synthetic) growth regulators effecting both growth and differentiation processes. The naturally occurring plant auxins are among the phytohormones and are essential for the survival of plants. Thus, plant cell cultures in glucose medium (to replace photosynthesis) can exist as long as long as they are supplied with auxin. The most important representative of auxins, indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) is found in plants in very small amounts (about 1-100 μg/kg). The determination of these important plant substances and their metabolites is therefore not only important for understanding their function but also extremely challenging. While at the Dept. IFA-Tulln modern liquid chromatography - mass spectrometers are available, a world-class research group works on the cell and developmental biology of plants (especially on the role of auxin). The aim of this one-year project is to enable cooperation of the IFA-Tulln with the IST Austria in the field of auxins. Emphasis will be placed on the establishment of analytical (LC-MS based) methods for the detection and quantification of auxins at the IFA. Meanwhile transgenic Arabidopsis thaliana lines will be generated as well as the auxin biosynthetic mutants selected and verified at the IST. This project aims to build a bridge between the research institutions. In addition to regular project meetings, the activities of the team will be presented prominently at both sites also to explore the potential for cooperation on other levels. In addition and despite of the short project duration, we aim to clarify the potential for long-term economic benefits of the developed methodology.
auxin plant hormones LC-MS
Publikationen
Project staff
Franz Berthiller
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Franz Berthiller
franz.berthiller@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-97371
Project Leader
01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014
BOKU partners
External partners
Institute of Science and Technology Austria
Prof. Dr. Jiri Friml
partner