Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0989926

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LP0989926

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Practical application of gene silencing: is delivery of long double stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) by plant cells efficient in conferring host resistance to parasitic nematodes? Nematode that attack plants cause $120 billion of crop losses worldwide. Chemicals used for their control are being phased out because of environmental concerns, and natural resistance is limited. The aim of this project is to use Australian IP to develop a new form of resistance to nematodes based on knowledge of the host-pathogen interactions. A successful outcome could contribute an additional 5-20% increase in crop yields (depending on the crop) through inherent resistance of crops to nematode pests. This would benefit rural communities and the national economy, and could also generate international royalties.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 05-11-2009

End Date: 05-11-2011

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $150,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Plant Biology | Gene Expression | Plant Pathology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Field crops | Horticultural crops |

Other Keywords

Field crops | Gene Expression | Horticultural crops | Plant Biology | Plant Pathology

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