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Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP170100761 [ 2017-01-01 - 2020-12-31 ]

Research Grant

[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP170100761]

Researchers: Brendan Choat (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Timothy Brodribb (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Herve Cochard (Partner Investigator) ,  Dr Philippe Marmottant (Partner Investigator) ,  Sylvain Delzon (Partner Investigator)

Brief description The failure-threshold of leaves in drought. This project aims to reveal how specific water-stress thresholds damage the leaves of Australian crop and forest species during drought. Water stress affects agricultural productivity and plant survival in drought-prone regions such as Australia. Using optical and X-ray techniques, this project seeks to visualise and quantify the dynamic processes of damage and repair in leaves under stress. Anticipated outputs include a practical basis to predict drought-induced canopy death; identification of threats to ecologically sensitive plants; and selection and screening tools to improve the drought resilience of agriculturally important crop species.

Funding Amount $375,500

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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