Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP200103013

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP200103013

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Active

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Funded Activity Summary

Harnessing seaweed genes to mitigate methane emissions from livestock . Novel climate solutions are crucial as agriculture is responsible for 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions. This project aims to understand the molecular components for the production of bioactive natural products in a seaweed that, when fed to cattle and sheep, cuts out methane emissions. The project will apply genomic techniques to determine the key genes involved and the ecological factors that influence their expression across the seaweed life cycle. The findings will provide a platform to harness the full potential of seaweed as a natural additive in livestock feeds. This multidisciplinary project will enhance research capacity and strengthen international collaborations.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 03-03-2020

End Date: 01-03-2024

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $425,766.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Marine and Estuarine Ecology (incl. Marine Ichthyology) | Aquaculture | Genomics | Genetics

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Climate Change Mitigation Strategies | Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences | Marine Flora, Fauna and Biodiversity |

Other Keywords

Aquaculture | Climate Change Mitigation Strategies | Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences | Genetics | Genomics | Marine Flora, Fauna and Biodiversity | Marine and Estuarine Ecology (incl. Marine Ichthyology)

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