The role of sugar sensing and sugar metabolism during developmental and induced leaf senescence. KU Leuven
Controlling leaf senescense is a hot research area in modern plant physiology research, in order to be able to extend the period of active photosynthesis and overall biomass production. Sugars play an important role during natural and induced senescence. However, the exact roles of the sugar signalling processes involved in plant senescence remain unclear. This project focuses on sugars and sugar metabolizing enzymes in Arabidopsis leaves. More ...