Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM)

We aim to screen out mutants, standardise a protocol for isolation of root plastids from Arabidopsis thaliana, localization of ANTR-3 / PHT4; 2 protein and prove phosphate transport across the envelope by linking bioinformatics and other web related tools with in-vitro techniques. The physiological role of this protein is investigated by analysing knock-out mutants.                                            

We hypothesise that ANTR3 (PHT4; 2), present on the envelope of non-green root plastids or amyloplasts are responsible for the cycling of Pi and is crucial for many biochemical pathways.