Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0342560

Funding Activity

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https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0342560

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Controlling the rate of transcription and translation of Rubisco transgenes effectively in higher-plant plastids. Genetic transformation of the circular genome of the plastids provides a containable means for modifying plant growth by manipulating photosynthesis. Although the transformation mechanism is precise, predicting the level of foreign gene expression is difficult because the amounts of messenger RNA and protein produced by foreign genes in plastids varies widely, even when the protein assembles without difficulty. This project will devise strategies for controlling this variability that will facilitate attempts to exploit plastid transformation for transplanting better versions of the photosynthetic CO2-fixing enzyme, Rubisco, into plants to improve their growth efficiency in terms of water, fertiliser and light use.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2003

End Date: 31-12-2003

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $20,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Genetic Engineering And Enzyme Technology | Gene Expression | Plant Physiology | Genetics

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Biological sciences |

Other Keywords

Biological sciences | Gene Expression | Genetic Engineering And Enzyme Technology | Genetics | Plant Physiology

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