Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE200101560

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DE200101560

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Funded Activity Summary

Towards understanding the molecular details of canola-infection by Fusarium. This project aims at improving our understanding of how canola plants are infected by the pathogenic fungus Fusarium oxysporum. Canola is the primary oilseed crop, and the overall third most important crop in Australia, accounting for a 3 billion AUS$ industry. Fusarium is a relatively new fungal disease to Australian canola, but projected to become a serious threat in the future. The project will provide insights into the earliest stages of plant-infection by the fungus on a cellular level, using molecular biology, genetics and microscopic tools. Expected outcomes of this research include the identification of key components to improve plant defense against Fusarium, and the development of strategies to improve the plant's resilience.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-03-2020

End Date: 28-03-2023

Funding Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award

Funding Amount: $419,589.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Plant Cell and Molecular Biology | Plant Biology | Plant Physiology | Crop and Pasture Protection (Pests, Diseases and Weeds)

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Control of Plant Pests, Diseases and Exotic Species in Farmland, Arable Cropland and Permanent Cropland Environments | Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences | Canola |

Other Keywords

Canola | Control of Plant Pests, Diseases and Exotic Species in Farmland, Arable Cropland and Permanent Cropland Environments | Crop and Pasture Protection (Pests, Diseases and Weeds) | Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences | Plant Biology | Plant Cell and Molecular Biology | Plant Physiology

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