Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DP0985953
Funding Status
Closed
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Funded Activity Summary
Co-evolution of the host pathogen interaction between Leptosphaeria maculans and Brassica species. Brassica canola is Australia's third largest export crop, producing 13% of the world's canola oil. However, blackleg disease, caused by the fungus Leptospheria maculans leads to annual yield losses of 15%, with 100% loss associated with breakdown of resistance. International investment has provided novel genome resources for Brassica and L. maculans. Applying these resources to understand the co-evolution of this plant-fungal interaction could prevent the current boom-bust cycle of canola production in Australia. This study will also provide a model and knowledge base for applications in other species, leading to enhanced crops with increased plant protection and robust, reliable productivity.Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 05-2009
End Date: 04-2014
Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects
Funding Amount: $880,000.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Molecular Evolution | Plant Biology | Genome Structure | Plant Pathology
ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)
Oilseeds | Field crops |
