Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0883746]Researchers: ALEXANDER JOHNSON (Chief Investigator) , JCR Stangoulis (Chief Investigator) , Mark Tester (Chief Investigator)
Brief description Cell type-specific transgene expression to increase Fe content in cereal grains. The grains industry forms a vital part of the Australian economy and farm sector. Increased iron concentrations of wheat and other cereal grains would greatly increase their nutritional value for people worldwide, thereby increasing their market value and profitability for farmers. High iron wheat would also lower the production costs of many Australian wheat products by reducing or eliminating the need for iron fortification of wheat flour. High iron cereals promote healthy development of young Australians and can improve preventative healthcare by reducing the incidence of iron deficiency anaemia and biochemical deficiency.
Funding Amount $85,000
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0883746
- ARC : LP0883746