Faculty Advisor
Buckholt, Michael Allan
Faculty Advisor
Vidali, Luis
Abstract
Chloroplasts are a vital component in plant cells due to their necessary role in photosynthesis. Here, we attempt to demonstrate a phenomenon known as photo-relocation which has been observed in chloroplast containing cells. Mediated by the phytochrome photo-transduction pathway under low intensity unilateral red light conditions, the model moss Physcomitrella patens’ responses are analyzed. A model photo-relocation assay was used in which the unidirectional light vector was rotated 90° in order to isolate the chloroplast photo-movement response. Additionally, kinesins that have no involvement in cytokinesis are thought to play a major role in the regulation of chloroplast motility. This study should emphasize the mechanisms and response tendencies with respect to chloroplast motility.
Publisher
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Date Accepted
January 2016
Major
Biology and Biotechnology
Project Type
Major Qualifying Project
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Advisor Department
Biology and Biotechnology