ARC Future Fellowships - Grant ID: FT170100235

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/FT170100235

Funding Status
Active

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Funded Activity Summary

Harnessing horizontal gene transfer for sustainable nitrogen fixation. This project aims to investigate natural deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) transfer from nitrogen-fixing bacteria to indigenous bacteria in Australian soils. This project expects to significantly expand our understanding of the molecular and genetic factors contributing to the evolution of ineffective symbiotic bacteria in these soils. An expected outcome of this project is support development of genetically stable bacterial inoculants for use in agriculture. Inoculation of legumes with nitrogen-fixing symbiotic bacteria is a cheap and environmentally-friendly alternative to chemical fertilisers and contributes $3-4 billion per annum to Australian economy.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 07-01-2018

End Date: 31-12-2024

Funding Scheme: ARC Future Fellowships

Funding Amount: $780,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Microbial Genetics | Microbial Ecology | Crop and Pasture Production not elsewhere classified | Microbiology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Pasture, Browse and Fodder Crops not elsewhere classified | Grain Legumes |

Other Keywords

Crop and Pasture Production not elsewhere classified | Grain Legumes | Microbial Ecology | Microbial Genetics | Microbiology | Pasture, Browse and Fodder Crops not elsewhere classified

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