The molecular evolution of C4-associated gene regulation in the genus Flaveria

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Abstract

In this thesis an efficient protocol for the Agrobacterium-mediated transient transformation of the
leaves of the C4 model organism Flaveria bidentis is presented. This technique was utilised to
investigate the transcriptional regulation of two key C4-associated genes in Flaveria;
phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase (ppcA1) and carbonic anhydrase (βca3a). Additionally, the
stepwise molecular evolution of βca3a was inferred through the analysis of carbonic anhydrase
genes from multiple Flaveria species. Collectively, this thesis provides a novel method for the
investigation of, and new insights into, the molecular evolution of C4 photosynthesis in the genus
Flaveria.
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Ludwig, Martha, Supervisor
  • Murcha, Monika, Supervisor
Thesis sponsors
Award date16 Nov 2023
DOIs
Publication statusUnpublished - 2023

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