Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP210100118

Funding Activity

Website
https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LP210100118

Funding Status
Active

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Funded Activity Summary

Unlocking the genetic and biochemical potential of kangaroo paws. Using cutting-edge gene technology and an interdisciplinary approach, this project aims to uncover the genes responsible for flower colour in the iconic kangaroo paws of Western Australia, and identify the compounds that produce the colours. The project expects to produce the first entire kangaroo paw genome and identify unique genetic variants and biochemicals underlying colour differences. This new knowledge should help horticultural programs to more easily breed varieties with desirable and highly marketable new colours, and could assist in conserving these amazing Australian plants.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 17-10-2022

End Date: 16-10-2025

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $499,654.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Genomics | Population, Ecological and Evolutionary Genetics | Biologically Active Molecules | Genetics

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Flora, Fauna and Biodiversity of environments not elsewhere classified | Horticultural Crops not elsewhere classified |

Other Keywords

Biologically Active Molecules | Flora, Fauna and Biodiversity of environments not elsewhere classified | Genetics | Genomics | Horticultural Crops not elsewhere classified | Population, Ecological and Evolutionary Genetics

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