Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/LP0776252
Funding Status
Closed
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Funded Activity Summary
Susceptibility to Phytophthora cinnamomi and sensitivity to phosphorus in native Australian plants: why are they linked? Phytophthora cinnamomi is the cause of "Phytophthora dieback", recognised by the Federal Government as a major threat to Australia's biodiversity. This project will enhance our understanding of interactions between species belonging to two iconic Australian plant families (Proteaceae and Myrtaceae) and this serious threat. This understanding will underpin the development of new chemicals to be used in combating the pathogen. In addition, it will provide molecular markers for phosphorus insensitivity and Phytophthora resistance that will be vital for Australia's horticultural industry as well as for the successful rehabilitation of minesites in areas suffering from "Phytophthora dieback".Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 06-2008
End Date: 07-2012
Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects
Funding Amount: $675,000.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Plant Biology | Plant Physiology | Plant Pathology
ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)
Ornamentals, Australian natives and nursery plants | Native forests | Control of pests and exotic species |
