Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DP0771097
Funding Status
Closed
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Funded Activity Summary
Molecular dissection of resistance to subterranean clover mottle virus using Medicago truncatula. Plant virus diseases cause economic losses in most crop plants. Grain and pasture legumes are an important component of Australian agricultural cropping sytems, and provide human food and animal feed: they also contribute to higher yields of crops like cereals when grown in rotation, by providing nitrogen and a disease break. In this project, the 'model' legume, Medicago truncatula ('Barrel Medic') will be used to identify a new virus resistance gene. The knowledge gained will be used to improve resistance to viruses in crop legumes, so reducing losses and aiding sustainability of production. This will support rural communities and the national economy.Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 2007
End Date: 12-2010
Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects
Funding Amount: $300,000.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Plant Improvement (Selection, Breeding And Genetic Engineering) | Plant Protection (Pests, Diseases And Weeds) | Crop and Pasture Production
