Project Number: 1275-21000-155-04
Project Type: Reimbursable

Start Date: Oct 01, 2003
End Date: Sep 30, 2006

Objective:
The overall objective is to study the molecular mechanism(s) that regulate(s) phytonutrient accumulation in the tomato fruit in order to devise alternative strategies to develop plants/fruits with enhanced levels of these molecules.

Approach:
(1) To combine the ySAMdc transgene and one of the tomato DET1 mutations(i.e. the dg), each represents a different control mechanism. (2) To combine molecular aided classical breeding, a transgenic approach and genomic analyses. This combination encompasses high potential for improving secondary metabolites level in agricultural crops.

Project Team

Mattoo, Autar

Related National Programs

Plant Biological and Molecular Processes (302)