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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DP0664090
Funding Status
Closed
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Funded Activity Summary
A novel role for phytochrome in dormancy release inhibition. Seed dormancy contributes to the persistence of weeds in agriculture by enabling seeds to remain viable in the soil for many years, and is a major reason why annual ryegrass (Lolium rigidum) has become the most economically damaging weed in Australian agriculture. Recently we discovered a new way to control dormancy release and germination in these seeds. This project to identify the changes occurring within the seeds during dormancy release will underpin our efforts to manipulate emergence timing in order to improve the efficacy of current weed control practices and contribute to sustainable farming systems.Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 06-2006
End Date: 05-2009
Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects
Funding Amount: $261,000.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Plant Biology | Plant Protection (Pests, Diseases And Weeds) | Membrane Biology | Plant Physiology
ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)
Wheat | Sown grasses | Control of pests and exotic species |
