Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP220100084]
Researchers:
Alexander Idnurm
(Chief Investigator)
,
Dr Simon Ellwood
(Chief Investigator)
,
Martin, Anke
(Chief Investigator)
,
Aanandini Ganesalingam
(Partner Investigator)
,
Lisle Snyman
(Partner Investigator)
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Brief description Novel biological and genetic disease control tools for the barley industry. This project places Australian barley breeders at the forefront of disease resistance by providing them with novel tools to develop varieties with enhanced protection against fungal diseases. The aims are to produce fungal strains with multiple virulence genes for fast and cost-effective testing of barley lines, untangle the fungal/host gene interaction for resistance breeding and identify new sources of resistance. The outcomes will lead to the commercialisation by Australian breeding companies of barley varieties with durable fungal resistance. This will benefit the Australian economy by providing sustainability and protection for barley breeding thereby significantly reducing crop losses for this important global agricultural commodity.
Funding Amount $586,728
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP220100084
- ARC : LP220100084