A biological basis for the efficient breeding of native plants for export markets: a case study with the Australian Goodeniaceae [ 2002-10-07 - 2005-10-06 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof John Considine (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr P Weston (Partner Investigator) ,  Siegfried L. Krauss (Partner Investigator)

Brief description A biological basis for the efficient breeding of native plants for export markets: a case study with the Australian Goodeniaceae. The native plant family Goodeniaceae exhibits enormous potential for the world potted-plant trade. To provide vital biological information for the efficient breeding of these plants, we will (i) determine the molecular evolutionary relationships of species, (ii) assess chromosomal variation within and among species, (iii) characterise mating patterns in natural populations using DNA fingerprinting for paternity analysis, (iv) develop techniques to overcome barriers to wide crossing, and (v) use DNA fingerprinting for the rapid identification of artificial hybrids. Expected outcomes are an understanding of evolution and mating in the Goodeniaceae and the efficient development of horticulturally significant material

Funding Amount $158,037

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