Does manipulation of carbon and nitrogen metabolism in transgenic rice modify flag leaf senescence and grain filling at elevated CO2? [ 2002-07-02 - 2005-05-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Prof Jann Conroy (Chief Investigator) ,  A/Prof Amane Makino (Partner Investigator) ,  Dr Robert Furbank (Partner Investigator)

Brief description Does manipulation of carbon and nitrogen metabolism in transgenic rice modify flag leaf senescence and grain filling at elevated CO2? This collaborative project between Australia and Japan aims to develop strategies for genetic manipulation of rice to improve grain yield of crops growing under rising atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations. A promising strategy is to slow aging of leaves that supply sugars and nitrogen to the developing grain for synthesis of starch and protein. High CO2 alters the balance between supply and demand processes and consequently the first step in developing a strategy is to understand how these processes are regulated. To achieve this understanding we will use genetically modified plants with single alterations to either supply or demand functions.

Funding Amount $155,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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