Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0985486

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0985486

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

A systems approach to dissect the pathogenicity and host specificity of the Fusarium wilt pathogen, Fusarium oxysporum. The pathogenic fungus Fusarium oxysporum causes wilt disease in many plant species, including many that are important for Australian agriculture. Developing environmentally friendly disease protection strategies against this pathogen requires a clear understanding of infection strategies used by the fungus to invade its host. This project, along with a parallel project in host resistance mechanisms, will provide the basis for development of a world leading platform in mechanisms of fungal pathogenicity and virulence and plant disease resistance/susceptibility. Application of the knowledge gained in this project to other host-pathogen interactions will thereby provide opportunities for improved crop protection and biosecurity.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2009

End Date: 31-12-2011

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $235,773.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Microbial Genetics | Plant Biology | Infectious Agents | Plant Pathology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Vegetables | Cotton | Biological sciences |

Other Keywords

Biological sciences | Cotton | Infectious Agents | Microbial Genetics | Plant Biology | Plant Pathology | Vegetables

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