Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/LP0210571
Funding Status
Closed
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Funded Activity Summary
Exploiting the Arabidopsis genome sequence as a molecular 'toolbox' for Brassica improvement. Australia's position as a major exporter of canola (Brassica napus) is under threat from genetic improvements in yield and quality being made by our international competitors. We will identify genes from Arabidopsis (the 'tool-box') that will be used to increase the speed of selection of new canola varieties with improved oleic acid content, disease resistance, and agronomic traits such as early flowering and cold tolerance. Genome similarity between Arabidopsis and canola will be exploited to map specific genes from Arabidopsis directly into canola. Based on this knowledge, we will develop gene-specific molecular markers for rapid selection of Australian-adapted canola varieties.Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 12-2002
End Date: 12-2005
Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects
Funding Amount: $254,567.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Agricultural Biotechnology | Diagnostic Applications | Plant Improvement (Selection, Breeding And Genetic Engineering) | Genome Structure
ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)
Oilseeds |
