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Understanding why aluminium and other trace metals are toxic to plants - the key to improving crop yield in degraded soils [ 2012-12-31 - 2016-12-30 ]

Research Grant

[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/FT120100277]

Researchers: Professor Peter Kopittke (Future Fellowship ) ,  Professor Peter Kopittke (Future Fellowship )

Brief description Understanding why aluminium and other trace metals are toxic to plants - the key to improving crop yield in degraded soils. Aluminium toxicity drastically reduces plant growth in acid soils, costing Australia approximately $1.5 billion per annum in lost productivity. This project will aim to identify the reasons behind the toxicities of aluminium and other metals and has the potential to increase yields in 50 per cent of Australia’s agricultural land which is acidic.

Funding Amount $702,828

Funding Scheme ARC Future Fellowships

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