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The Analysis of Hormone-dependent Transcription Factors and lncRNAs in Seeds by RNA Sequencing

By Khadidiatou Sall for the completion of her PhD thesis at Oregon State University Abstract : Seed dormancy is defined as the inability of viable seeds to germinate under conditionsotherwise favorable for germination. Dormancy provides a strategy for seeds to germinateat an appropriate time. Abscisic acid (ABA) is a major hormone involved in the...

DELAY OF GERMINATION 1-LIKE 4 acts as an inducer of seed reserve accumulation

By Khadidiatou Sall, Bas J. W. Dekkers, Mariko Nonogaki, Yoshihiko Katsuragawa, Ryosuke Koyari, David Hendrix, Leo A. J. Willems, Leónie Bentsink, Hiroyuki Nonogaki [Published on Onlinelibrary.wiley.com] Summary More than 70% of global food supply depends on seeds. The major seed reserves, such as proteins, lipids, and polysaccharides, are...

How Senegal’s Dr. Khadidiatou Sall is Providing a Hands-On Approach to STEM Learning

Published on Leversinheels.comDr. Khadidiatou Sall was born in Dakar, Senegal. At age 19, she moved to France to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, and a Masters degree in Biochemistry. She later obtained a PhD in Biochemistry in the United States, before returning to Senegal.Dr. Sall is a GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) researcher and...

E-voluntas talks about Afreecademy

By DHR for E-voluntas Levels of social inclusion in the use of Open Educational Resources Creation and self-organization of resources SeeSD (Science Education Exchange of Sustainable Development) is a project that promotes the participation of regional and local institutions in Senegal for the design, access and use of open resources in science,...