Identification of transcription factor genes involved in the regulation of aspects of photosynthetic capacity in plants [ 2003-01-01 - 2005-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Murray Badger (Chief Investigator) ,  The Australian National University (Managed by)

Brief description Identification of transcription factor genes involved in the regulation of aspects of photosynthetic capacity in plants. There is increasing evidence to suggest that we may be reaching a yield plateau with many agricultural plants and that future avenues for yield increases may depend on increases in photosynthetic capacity per unit leaf area. Molecular genetic technology offers the promise of the direct manipulation of photosynthetic gene expression to increase photosynthetic capacity. This project aims to understand one important part of genetic regulation, the transcription factors, that may determine aspects of photosynthetic capacity. Altered expression of these transcription factors in transgenic plants will be used to test the their ability to control photosynthesis and generate agricultural intellectual property.

Funding Amount $285,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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