Assembly of cytoplasmic mRNPs and their function in regulating translation in Arabidopsis and maize embryogenesis (B06)

• Subject Area: Plant Biochemistry and Biophysics
• Term: from 2011 to 2023
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 185476941

The group of Thomas Dresselhaus (B06) aims to study the spatial and temporal control of protein biosynthesis via cytoplasmic mRNPs during early embryo development in Arabidopsis and maize. The multi-step processes of initial mRNP assembly, transport and translational control will be investigated using WOX/WUS mRNA containing mRNPs in early embryos and stem cell niches. They will further study the role of maternal and zygotic RNA-binding proteins and the regulation of their RNPs by DSULylation.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 960: Ribosome Formation: Principles of RNP Biogenesis and Control of their Function
• Applicant Institution: Universität Regensburg
• Project Head: Professor Dr. Thomas Dresselhaus