Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0561956

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/LP0561956

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

In vitro propagation (through somatic embryogenesis) of rush and sedge species important for land rehabilitation. This project aims to transform existing propagation methods for rushes and sedges (recalcitrant, but key colonizer species) for restoring critical biodiversity in Australian mine-site restoration. This will be achieved through the process of somatic embryogenesis and will result in cost effective and efficient mass propagation. Significantly, this somatic embryogenesis research will provide the springboard for development of seed analogues (coated, desiccated somatic embryos) with subsequent economies from bypassing more costly nursery production of whole plants, utilizing existing infrastructure for direct seeding of restoration sites, and reducing dependence on dwindling reserves of wild-harvested seed.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 12-2005

End Date: 12-2010

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $219,710.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Forestry Sciences Not Elsewhere Classified | Forestry Sciences

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Forestry | Hardwood plantations | Native forests |

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