Pedro Carrasco

Company
Universitat de València

Address
Departament de . Bioquímica i Biologia Molelular
Facultat de Ciències Biològiques, Dr. Moliner 50
46100 Burjassot

Telephone
+34-96-3544868

E-mail
Pedro.Carrasco@uv.es

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

This Partner is using genetic and molecular biological approaches to study the physiological function of polyamine, especially spermine, in abiotic stress response using Arabidopsis thaliana. The work is mostly integrated into WG4.

2. Links with other WG and/or Subgroups

The work is also linked with WG1.6, WG2.1 and WG2.6 in order to study interactions with other signaling/metabolic pathways. 

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

WG4: The work will cover most aspects of this WG.
WG1.6: Study the roles of SnRK1/2 kinases in the regulation of polyamine metabolism.
WG2.1: Genetic screening strategies will be targeted to the isolation of mutants defective in abiotic-stress signalling pathways regulating polyamine metabolism. Interactions between ABA signaling and polyamine metabolism.
WG2.6: Physiological responses to abiotic stress of T. Halophyla and A. thaliana will be compared to assess the relevance of polyamine metabolism and related pathways with regard to adaptation to various stresses.

 

3. Qualification for the role and current grants

Pedro Carrasco is Professor at the Department of Biochemistry and molecular Biology at the University of Barcelona. He has more than 10 years of experience in studying the role of polyamines in plants and specifically in the role of these compounds in abiotic stress responses. The work is currently financed by two National grants (BIO2005-09252-C02-02 and ACOMP/2007/164).

4. Technical expertise and facilities

This partner will provide some expertise in plant physiology, biochemistry and molecular biology techniques, including quantitative real-time RT-PCR, gene cloning and characterization of recombinant proteins, or plant transformation, We have the support of SCSIE (Central Research Facilities of the University of Valencia) to develop genomic, metabolomic or proteomic approaches.