Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0210571]Researchers: A/Prof Wallace Cowling (Chief Investigator) , Dr Michael FRANCKI (Chief Investigator) , Prof Stan Kailis (Chief Investigator) , Kirsty Bayliss (Postdoctoral Fellow)
Brief description Exploiting the Arabidopsis genome sequence as a molecular 'toolbox' for Brassica improvement. Australia's position as a major exporter of canola (Brassica napus) is under threat from genetic improvements in yield and quality being made by our international competitors. We will identify genes from Arabidopsis (the 'tool-box') that will be used to increase the speed of selection of new canola varieties with improved oleic acid content, disease resistance, and agronomic traits such as early flowering and cold tolerance. Genome similarity between Arabidopsis and canola will be exploited to map specific genes from Arabidopsis directly into canola. Based on this knowledge, we will develop gene-specific molecular markers for rapid selection of Australian-adapted canola varieties.
Funding Amount $254,567
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0210571
- ARC : LP0210571