Life Sciences & Biotechnology
Title : | Identification of heat stress responsive genes and their signaling pathways in Camelina sativa seedlings using whole genome transcriptome analysis |
Area of research : | Life Sciences & Biotechnology |
Principal Investigator : | Dr. Naveen Kumar Singh, Central University Of South Bihar |
Timeline Start Year : | 2022 |
Timeline End Year : | 2024 |
Contact info : | naveenks11@gmail.com |
Equipments : | "Plant Growth Chamber
Thermal cycler system (PCR machine)" |
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Executive Summary : | Camelina (Camelina sativa) is an oilseed crop which is being cultivated globally as feedstock for biofuel. Its seeds contain a significantly higher amount of ω-3 fatty acid, which is considered a valuable component for biodiesel production. The plant has the potential to grow under adverse environmental conditions such as drought, salinity, and frost. The other characteristics, such as a short growing season, high yield potential, and low agronomic requirements, give Camelina an advantage over other biodiesel crops. However, one of the major challenges for camelina cultivation is its susceptibility to heat-stress conditions. It has been shown that the seedling stages of the Camelina plant are extremely crucial for the seed formation, and any exposure to high temperatures during that time can result in low yield. Most of the related studies have focused on the morphological, physiological and biochemical aspects of the Camelina plant to measure the heat effects. But how the heat is affecting the associated molecular mechanisms at early seedling stages has not been well addressed. This knowledge is important for developing a well-planned mitigation strategy against heat stress in the Camelina. Thus, in this project, researchers propose to study the comparative transcriptome profile of Camelina seedlings (control and heat stress treated) at their three different developmental stages (one-, two-, and three-week-old seedlings). The aim is to identify the key genes and pathways that can be targeted for manipulation in the Camelina genome to generate heat stress-tolerant lines. |
Total Budget (INR): | 29,29,399 |
Organizations involved