International Network of Plant Abiotic Stress

Company
Departamento de Biología de Plantas

Address
de Investigaciones Biológicas-CSIC
Ramiro de Maeztu 9
28040 Madrid

Telephone
+34-91 837 3112

E-mail
salinas@cib.csic.es

1. Summary of work to be allocated into a specific WG

This partner is using molecular and genetic approaches to uncover signaling pathways and intermediates mediating low temperature reponse in Arabidopsis. This work is mainly integrated into WP2.

2. Links with other WGs and/or Subgroups

The work is also linked with WG1.1 and WG4.3 to study the role of SnRK1/2 kinases and polyamines in cold signaling, respectively.

3. Specific activities to be integrated into WG and/or Subgroups

WG2.1: Development of novel genetic approaches to identify new factors controlling cold tolerance.

WG2.2: Analysis of cross-talk between cold and other stress signaling pathways.

WG2.4: Identification and characterization of new signaling factors controlling cold-regulated transcription.

WG1.1: To characterize the regulatory role of SnRK1/2 kinases in cold response.

WG4.3: To determine the role of polyamines in freezing tolerance and cold acclimation.

4. Qualification for the role and current grants

Julio Salinas is Professor at the Plant Biology Department of the Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas-CSIC in Madrid. He has more than 20 years of experience in studying the molecular mechanisms that control plant response to abiotic stresses, mainly low temperature. The work in his lab is currently funding by different national grants.

5. Technical expertise and facilities

This partner will provide experience in plant molecular biology and genetics. In addition, he will contribute with his expertise to determine plant tolerance to different abiotic stresses, including dehydration, high salt and low temperature. The laboratory, as well as the Centro de Investigaciones Biologicas, have all the equipements and facilities to develop the work allocated.