Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0208353

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0208353

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Structural studies of plant disease resistance proteins. Plant cells have evolved a gene-for-gene disease resistance mechanism, involving an interaction of a plant-derived receptor with a specific pathogen-derived molecule. Currently, plant breeders are restricted to the resistance genes available in particular crop species or sexually compatible relatives. In the last few years, several plant disease resistance genes have been identified, providing a foundation for studying the molecular basis of the resistance process. We propose to obtain three-dimensional structural information on representative R proteins and their ligand complexes. This will form the basis for modifying existing resistance genes to confer resistance to new diseases, resulting in large economic benefits.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2002

End Date: 31-12-2004

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $318,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Plant Protection (Pests, Diseases And Weeds) | Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Cellular Interactions (Incl. Adhesion, Matrix, Cell Wall) | Characterisation Of Macromolecules

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Crop and animal protection chemicals | Biological sciences |

Other Keywords

Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Biological sciences | Cellular Interactions (Incl. Adhesion, Matrix, Cell Wall) | Characterisation Of Macromolecules | Crop and animal protection chemicals | Plant Protection (Pests, Diseases And Weeds)

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