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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DP0450577
Funding Status
Closed
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Funded Activity Summary
Molecular analysis of the symbiotic interface of nitrogen-fixing legumes. Some legumes form a symbiosis with soil bacteria (rhizobia) that convert atmospheric nitrogen to ammonia which is then supplied to the plant. This enables legumes to grow without application of nitrogen-based fertilizer, avoiding environmental problems such as run-off and land degradation, thereby contributing to sustainable agriculture practise. We will investigate the interactions between plant and rhizobia, focusing on identifying genes and proteins which govern nutrient exchange between the partners and development of the special structures in the roots that house the bacteria. Subsequent manipulation of these genes and proteins may allow us to identify control points and enhance nitrogen fixation.Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 2004
End Date: 06-2007
Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects
Funding Amount: $450,000.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Plant Biochemistry And Physiology | Plant Nutrition | Cell Metabolism | Crop and Pasture Production
