Date of Award
1999
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Department
Biology
First Advisor
Dr. Wan-Ling Chiu
Abstract
Mitogen Activated Protein Kinase (MAPK) pathways are ubiquitous among eukaryotes, and are involved in the transduction of various extracellular signals. In mammals, three MAPK pathways have been identified, two of these respond to stress, and one can stimulate growth and differentiation. MAPKs have also been found in plants, and it has been suggested that a MAPK pathway may be involved in the signal transduction of auxin and cytokinin, two plant hormones that stimulate growth and differentiation. However, at this time, there is no conclusive evidence supporting this hypothesis. By studying the effect ofMAPKK's of both plant and animal origin in plant cells, we hope to establish a link between auxin signal transduction and the MAPK pathway.
Recommended Citation
Meulener, Marc, "Establishing a link between MAPK pathways and hormones signal transduction in plants" (1999). Honors Theses. 1060.
https://scholarship.richmond.edu/honors-theses/1060