Project description:Elucidating the genetic control of development of C3 and C4 photosynthesis. Atriplex rosea (C4) and Atriplex prostrata (C3) were studied along a leaf developmental gradient to compare development between C3 and C4. C3 Atriplex prostrata x C4 Atriplex rosea F1 hybrid were studied along the same developmental gradient and will aid in identifying regulatory elements involved in C3 and C4 leaf development.
Project description:Elucidating the genetic control of C3 and C4 photosynthesis. Atriplex rosea (C4) and Atriplex prostrata (C3) were at maturity to compare expression between C3 and C4 in leaves, stems, and roots. Their F1 hybrid leaf was studied at maturity and will aid in identifying regulatory elements involved in C3 and C4 leaf development. Two C3 Atriplex prostrata x C4 Atriplex rosea F3 hybrids (F3003 and F3036) were sequenced at a mature leaf stage.