Characterization of 14-3-3 [chi] phosphorylation in phosphorus stress in Arabidopsis thaliana and investigation of acetyl-coA carboxylase regulation using quantitative mass spectrometry

thaliana and investigation of acetyl-coA carboxylase regulation using quantitative mass spectrometry Rashaun S. Wilson, Advisor: Jay J. Thelen ABSTRACT Oilseed development involves coordination and regulation of a complex metabolic network for efficient production of storage compounds, including fatty acids, proteins, and carbohydrates. Recent advances in mass spectrometry have enabled identification of thousands of proteins and post-translational modifications in a variety of oilseed species, however, much remains to be known about their regulatory roles in seed development. A current focus in oilseed research is regulatory elucidation of these proteins and modifications, which can ultimately be applied to genetic engineering applications for higher production of storage compounds.