Mechanisms regulating plant cell expansion: assessing the role of aquaporins and sugar signalling. This project seeks to understand the role of water channel genes in controlling water flow into expanding plant cells by using cotton fibre as a model cell. Water flow plays critical roles in plant growth, hence yield. The information generated may provide technological opportunities for improving water flow and utilization, hence, crop yield.
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE110100130
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$500,000.00
Summary
Specialised greenhouse space for new initiatives. This greenhouse facility will enable fundamental research of nutrient transport in fruits, seeds and fibre and will underpin biotechnological advances to improve crop yield and quality. The development of drought tolerant Sorghum as a dedicated bio-energy crop will reduce dependence on fossil fuels, building towards an environmentally sustainable Australia.