Post-transcriptional gene silencing against viral infections in wild grasses.
Informations
- Funding country
United Kingdom- Acronym
- -
- URL
- -
- Start date
- 5/4/2004
- End date
- 11/9/2007
- Budget
- 501,837 EUR
Fundings
| Name | Role | Start | End | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Grant | Grant | - | - | - |
Organisations
| Name | Role | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of East Anglia | Lead Partner | - | - |
| Centre for Ecology and Hydrology | Lead Partner | - | - |
Abstract
Anti-viral post-transcriptional gene silencing (AV-PTGS) is mediated by small interfering RNA (siRNA). It is believed to be a general defence mechanism against molecular parasites in a wide range of species. Although it has been one of the most fruitful r