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Dairy Up project 1c: Unlocking the potential of kikuyu based pastures - genetic variability

Kikuyu is a C4 tropical grass which in Australia is an important component of dairy pastures. Genetic diversity is the base for survival of plants in nature and for crop improvement. Diversity in plant genetic resources provides opportunity for plant breeders to develop new and improved cultivars with desirable characteristics.

This project will explore and evaluate promising lines of Kikuyu that have been selected for increased biomass production and tolerance to salinity and drought in Australian conditions.

Project date

1 Apr 2021-30 Jun 2025

Principal investigator

Prof. Sergio Garcia, U Syd

Research organisations

Dairy Australia
The University of Sydney (USYD)

Project funded by

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Dairy Other rural industries

Dairy Australia

Dairy Australia is the Australian dairy industry’s service organisation. Our purpose is to provide services that collectively benefit and …
  • Location

    Australia

  • Organisation type

    Research funding body

Focus areas

Industries

Sustainabilities

Technology areas

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