Year: 2024, 2024
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Abstract: <p>Fungi are a diverse group of organisms that play crucial roles in various ecological processes and have immense economic importance. Understanding the intricate mechanisms underlying fungal growth and development is fundamental to harnessing their potential and exploring their applications in different fields. Signalling molecules, such as hormones, have been identified as key regulators… more Full Text: The search for myco-hormones in the metabolome of the model organism Sordaria macrospora via LC-MS/MS. A Thesis Submitted to the Committee on Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Degree of Master of Science In the Faculty of …
Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Abstract: <p>Cytokinins (CKs) are hormones that promote cell division. During the formation of tumors in the Ustilago maydis-Zea mays pathosystem, the levels of CKs are elevated. Although CK levels are increased, the origins of these CKs have not been determined and it is unclear as to whether they promote the formation of tumors. To determine this, we measured the CK levels, identified CK… more Full Text: CYTOKININ BIOSYNTHESIS, SIGNALING AND TRANSLOCATION DURING THE FORMATION OF TUMORS IN THE Ustilago maydis- Zea mays PATHOSYSTEM A thesis submitted to the Committee of Graduate Studies in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of …