Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0210102

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LP0210102

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Control of meiosis and embryogenesis as a means to induce higher plants to reproduce asexually through seed. New plant meiosis-control genes will be isolated and characterised. These will be used, together with cell proliferation control genes characterised in the applicant's laboratory, to control gamete formation and embryo development in higher plants, and hence plant reproduction. This research will provide a platform for genetic fixation of hybrid vigour and repeat propagation of F1 hybrid seed without attenuation of vigour. The technology will increase yield and profitability for Australian agriculture, and ensure access to technology that the industry partner will otherwise develop overseas. The technology benefits most major crops that are bred and grown to meet increasing demand for food and speciality products for pharmaceutical or industrial purposes.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 23-10-2002

End Date: 31-12-2005

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $211,194.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Meiosis And Recombination | Crop And Pasture Production Not Elsewhere Classified | Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Cell Development (Incl. Cell Division And Apoptosis)

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Primary products from plants | Field crops | Biological sciences |

Other Keywords

Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Biological sciences | Cell Development (Incl. Cell Division And Apoptosis) | Crop And Pasture Production Not Elsewhere Classified | Field crops | Meiosis And Recombination | Primary products from plants

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