Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE210100398

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DE210100398

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

The Life And Death Of Plant Genes. My recent work has demonstrated that in contrast to animal genes, many plant genes show presence/absence variation within a species, with associated trait variation. In this project, I will explore models of gene birth and death by comparing genomes of Brassicaceae, including the model Arabidopsis and Brassica crop species. By comparing many genomes I will learn how new genes were born. I will build models that predict the likelihood of gene loss based on a gene’s physical environment, function, and expression. The project will build on our understanding of plant genetic diversity. Expected outcomes of this research include the identification of key genomic elements in gene birth and loss and support strategies to improve plant cultivars.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2021

End Date: 06-05-2022

Funding Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award

Funding Amount: $448,365.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Genome Structure and Regulation | Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Bioinformatics | Crop and Pasture Improvement (Selection and Breeding)

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Plant Production and Plant Primary Products not elsewhere classified | Canola |

Other Keywords

Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Bioinformatics | Canola | Crop and Pasture Improvement (Selection and Breeding) | Genome Structure and Regulation | Plant Production and Plant Primary Products not elsewhere classified

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