Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP150102762

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP150102762

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

The biosynthesis and evolution of novel semiochemicals in orchids. This project aims to discover new enzymes and genes, unlocking new tools for producing useful chemicals. Many plants secure pollination by attracting animal pollinators. How these crucial interactions evolved remains a mystery. Australia is a world centre for pollination by sexual deception in which hundreds of orchids use novel semiochemicals to sexually attract specific pollinators. In this study we aim to: characterise the biosynthetic pathway and molecular basis of these unique semiochemicals; investigate speciation processes with robust orchid phylogenies; and reveal new insights into the evolution of animal pollination. This should also lead to better design options for managing endangered orchids and developing resilient populations.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 30-06-2015

End Date: 29-06-2021

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $644,800.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Phylogeny and Comparative Analysis | Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Biochemistry and Cell Biology not elsewhere classified | Evolutionary Biology not elsewhere classified

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Expanding Knowledge in the Chemical Sciences | Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences | Flora, Fauna and Biodiversity at Regional or Larger Scales |

Other Keywords

Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Biochemistry and Cell Biology not elsewhere classified | Evolutionary Biology not elsewhere classified | Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences | Expanding Knowledge in the Chemical Sciences | Flora, Fauna and Biodiversity at Regional or Larger Scales | Phylogeny and Comparative Analysis

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