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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DP0208353
Funding Status
Closed
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Funded Activity Summary
Structural studies of plant disease resistance proteins. Plant cells have evolved a gene-for-gene disease resistance mechanism, involving an interaction of a plant-derived receptor with a specific pathogen-derived molecule. Currently, plant breeders are restricted to the resistance genes available in particular crop species or sexually compatible relatives. In the last few years, several plant disease resistance genes have been identified, providing a foundation for studying the molecular basis of the resistance process. We propose to obtain three-dimensional structural information on representative R proteins and their ligand complexes. This will form the basis for modifying existing resistance genes to confer resistance to new diseases, resulting in large economic benefits.Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 2002
End Date: 12-2004
Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects
Funding Amount: $318,000.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Plant Protection (Pests, Diseases And Weeds) | Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Cellular Interactions (Incl. Adhesion, Matrix, Cell Wall) | Characterisation Of Macromolecules
ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)
Crop and animal protection chemicals | Biological sciences |
