Evolution of phytohormonal perception

With the help of the proposed Prisma measure, Chlamydomonas will be established as a new genetic and biochemical high-throughput model. The aim is to track down the origin of auxin functions. The plant hormone auxin is a central regulator of many developmental processes in land plants. Previous work by Prof. Kleine-Vehn's research group has focused on the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana (thale cress). The new high-throughput model with Chlamydomonas could significantly change the view of the evolution and functioning of growth regulation in plants.