Enabling Molecular Plant Breeding for Drought Adaptation Using Genome-to-Phenome Modelling Technologies [ 2010-09-01 - 2013-08-30 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Graeme Hammer (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Carlos Messina (Partner Investigator) ,  Dr David Jordan (Partner Investigator) ,  Professor Scott Chapman (Partner Investigator) ,  Professor Scott Chapman (Partner Investigator)

Brief description Enabling Molecular Plant Breeding for Drought Adaptation Using Genome-to-Phenome Modelling Technologies. Effective molecular plant breeding for improved water productivity of sorghum would generate significant economic and social benefits for rural communities in NE Australia. There is a significant opportunity to expand the sorghum industry in the region. Despite the global financial crisis, global demand for meat continues to increase, generating strong demand from intensive livestock industries for feed grain. Price is projected to return to high levels given continuing use of major feed grains for biofuel. A 10% increase in sorghum production would add net value of $48M annually, much via employment. The scientific content of this project positions Australia at the leading edge globally in this emerging research field.

Funding Amount $710,280

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