Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP180102969]
Researchers:
Marilyn Ball
(Chief Investigator)
,
ARC Linkage Grant LP1701000985
(Funded by)
,
Lawren Sack
(Partner Investigator)
,
Maurizio Mencuccini
(Partner Investigator)
,
Prof Rafael Oliveira
(Partner Investigator)
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Brief description Role of top-down-rehydration in drought tolerance of mangroves. This project aims to understand the role of absorption and storage of atmospheric water (vapour, mist, rain, dew) by shoots in survival of mangroves where high soil salinity limits root water uptake, particularly during hot, dry conditions. This research will advance understanding of drought and salinity tolerance. The project outcomes will include identification of environmental conditions that limit drought survival and functional plant traits that enhance drought survival. These outcomes are fundamental to interpreting mechanisms underlying mangrove dieback under drought and will benefit the development of process-based models for better prediction of mangrove responses to climate change.
Funding Amount $368,400
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP180102969
- ARC : DP180102969