Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0348502

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/LP0348502

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

The contribution of beneficial arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi to sustainable tomato production in Australia. Formation of beneficial arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) by processing tomatoes has been used as an indicator of 'healthy soil' in an environmental monitoring audit of the industry in southern Australia, but field occurrence of the AM fungi and their potential contribution to tomato nutrition and productivity are not well understood. We will determine the responsiveness of widely-grown tomato varieties to AM inoculation and relate colonisation in the field to farming practices. The results will determine the potential benefits of AM fungi to tomato crops, in the context of development of environmentally and economically sustainable practices both in Australia and overseas.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 07-2003

End Date: 05-2007

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $69,099.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Soil Biology | Plant Biology | Plant Growth And Development | Plant Physiology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Vegetables | Higher education | Land and water management |

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