Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP150100161

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LP150100161

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Membrane transporters mediating 2,4-D resistance in wild radish. This project aims to identify the membrane transporter protein(s) that endows resistance to the herbicide 2,4-D in wild radish (Raphanus raphanistrum). Wild radish is a particular problem in Australia due to its high competitiveness with crops and widespread resistance to other herbicides. 2,4-D resistance is rapidly increasing and threatening crop production in Australia and the United States. The anticipated outcome of the project is to identify strategies to minimise 2,4-D resistance in wild radish by interfering with the specific transporters that confer resistance and by taking advantage of the fitness cost associated with resistance in some populations. It is expected that this will help to improve crop yields and preserve 2,4-D as an effective herbicide.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-12-2015

End Date: 31-12-2018

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $286,254.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Plant Cell and Molecular Biology | Plant Biology | Crop and Pasture Protection (Pests, Diseases and Weeds)

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Control of Plant Pests, Diseases and Exotic Species in Farmland, Arable Cropland and Permanent Cropland Environments |

Other Keywords

Control of Plant Pests, Diseases and Exotic Species in Farmland, Arable Cropland and Permanent Cropland Environments | Crop and Pasture Protection (Pests, Diseases and Weeds) | Plant Biology | Plant Cell and Molecular Biology

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