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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DP140104044
Funding Status
Closed
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Funded Activity Summary
Unique epigenetic states in plant stem cell niches for safeguarding genome integrity. Plant stem cells are the foundation cells of all plant growth and development, including generation of the reproductive cells. Therefore, it is critical that stem cells defend against attacks that may damage the genome. A unique epigenetic state in plant stem cell niches has been discovered that may protect the genome from damage due to parasitic DNA elements. Using sophisticated genomics, genetics, and cellular technologies, this project will investigate how stem cell epigenetic state is linked to genome defence, how environmental stresses can disrupt the defence system, and the role of the system in driving new genetic diversity. This knowledge is of high importance as agricultural crops enter an era of increasingly challenging conditions.Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 2014
End Date: 12-2016
Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects
Funding Amount: $395,000.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Epigenetics (incl. Genome Methylation and Epigenomics) | Plant Cell and Molecular Biology | Genomics | Genetics
ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)
Expanding Knowledge in the Information and Computing Sciences | Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences | Expanding Knowledge in Technology |
