An integrated functional genomics and genetics approach for the plant's function in symbiotic nodulation

Abstract

Recent advances of high throughput DNA sequencing, bioinformatics robotics, BAC libraries, microarrays, insertional mutagenesis as well as promoter trapping open the opportunity for an integrated function and structure analysis of the genomes of soybean (Glycine max) and the model legume Lotus japonicus. We are specifically interested in the plant’s role during the establishment of nodule morphogenesis, and the genes shared during seemingly related developmental programs leading either to nodule or lateral root formation. Additionally our research seeks to elucidate plant genetic controls over plant-microbe interactions and symbiotic signaling of both Rhizobium and mycorrhizal symbioses. Nod..