Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0882690

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LP0882690

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Elucidation of genetic and physiological factors controlling biosynthesis of sesquiterpenoids in sandalwood, Santalum spp. Plantation sandalwood removes pressure from natural populations and is a profitable long term investment. Australia is in a highly competitive position with regards to market supply but this cannot be taken for granted. This research seeks to understand the complex biology of sandalwood using the latest genomic and molecular technologies. This knowledge will be applied through directed, marker-assisted tree selection and improved plantation management. Ultimately we are developing a highly advanced production system with which Australia can lead Sandalwood production. Sandalwood plantations use a variety of native perennial hosts, increase biodiversity, help manage underground water resources and address carbon sequestration demands.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-08-2008

End Date: 31-12-2012

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $399,950.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Plant Biochemistry And Physiology | Genetic Technologies: Transformation, Site-Directed Mutagenesis, Etc. | Crop and Pasture Production

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Wood products not elsewhere classified | Other |

Other Keywords

Crop and Pasture Production | Genetic Technologies: Transformation, Site-Directed Mutagenesis, Etc. | Other | Plant Biochemistry And Physiology | Wood products not elsewhere classified

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