Role of KNOTTED-like transcription factors in Arabidopsis carpel development Arabidopsis

The three-amino-acid-loop-extension (TALE) class of homeoproteins plays a key role in plant development. These transcription factors control meristem formation and/or maintenance, organ morphogenesis, organ position, and several aspects of the reproductive phase. This family contains the KNOTTED-like homeodomain (KNOX) and BEL1-like Homeodomain (BELL) members, which function as heterodimers. These factors are also expressed in carpel but their role is far to be clear. The goal of this project is to further understand their contribution in carpel morphogenesis in Arabidopsis.

PhD subject IJPB 2010 from research group TALE homeobox genes and meristem activity