Abstract
This thesis investigates the effects of low temperature (LT) on respiration and expands knowledge of mechanisms underlying LT-response of respiration in wheat that could help improve LT-tolerance. The results highlighted the pattern and time-scale of respiration response to short- and long-term LT in wheat. A targeted proteomics approach demonstrated the role of the abundance of mitochondrial components and mitochondrial density in LT-acclimation. Metabolomics results also showed the changes in respiration substrate availability in response to LT. Further investigations highlighted the role of L-Proline as a significant substrate in increasing acclimation capacity of respiration in response to LT in wheat plants.
Original language | English |
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Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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Award date | 26 Jul 2016 |
Publication status | Unpublished - 2016 |