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PulseBio 4: Biosecure pulse seeds

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

The Australian Grains Genebank imports pulse germplasm for use by breeders and researchers. The two main bottlenecks in accessing and distributing new germplasm are the post-entry quarantine program, designed to minimise risk of new diseases entering Australia, and the need to obtain plant genetic information. Methodologies are now available to...

1 Jul 2016 - 30 Jun 2021

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]

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The 10 Genome Wheat Sequencing Consortium

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

Modern wheat cultivars carry a wide range of different genes associated with important traits, such as increased yield and disease resistance. This project will develop deep sequence profiles and assemblies for ten diverse wheat genotypes that can be used as a base of subsequent genome assembles. Through the 'Ten Wheat...

1 Jan 2016 - 30 Jan 2021

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

The University of Adelaide (UA)

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Rooty: A root ideotype toolbox to support improved wheat yields

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

This project aims to rapidly develop elite wheat lines with optimised root systems by combining recently discovered genes that modulate root architecture and biomass. Higher yielding crops developed will most likely demand more water and nutrients to support those yields, and roots must supply these in an efficient manner without...

1 Oct 2018 - 30 Dec 2021

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

The University of Queensland (UQ)

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Manipulation of stomata to increase yield potential in wheat (IWYP collaboration)

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

Maximizing grain yield requires a careful balance between photosynthesis, water use efficiency (WUE) and maintaining optimal leaf temperature for photosynthesis. Stomata are a key determinant in these processes as they regulate the balance of CO2 uptake for photosynthesis, while minimizing water loss and dehydration. Stomatal conductance is controlled both by...

1 Oct 2019 - 30 Apr 2023

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

The University of Adelaide (UA)

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Using next generation approaches to exploit phenotypic variation in photosynthetic efficiency to increase wheat yield

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

A global consortium effort aims to improve photosynthetic performance in wheat as part of the International Wheat Yield Partnership. This project forms part of that international initiative. In this project, phenotyping photosynthetic characters from diverse lines of wheat will be combined with next generation genetic approaches to enable the identification...

1 Jan 2016 - 30 Apr 2020

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Australian National University (ANU)

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Improving yield by optimising energy use efficiency

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

This project is a component of the broader International Wheat Yield Partnership (IWYP) established to substantially increase wheat yields across the globe. The integration of this project with that of the broader IWYP program provides an opportunity to bring scale and focus to improving wheat yield potential. The project aims...

1 Jan 2016 - 30 Jun 2020

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Australian National University (ANU)

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Australian Wheat and Barley Molecular Marker Program - Genetic Analysis

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

The objectives of this national project are to investigate the genetic control of important traits of wheat and barley and provide genetic knowledge and DNA markers that can be used in germplasm development and breeding. The key research activities in this project are development and genotyping of mapping populations, evaluation...

30 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2020

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

The University of Adelaide (UA)

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Molecular markers for root hair traits and enhanced phosphorus use efficiency (PUE) in wheat

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

Extensive root systems as well as root hairs are essential for the absorption of nutrients from soil and particularly those nutrients that are poorly mobile such as phosphorus. We have identified significant genotypic variation in root hair length in wheat grown in acid and neutral soils as one trait contributing...

1 Jul 2015 - 31 Dec 2020

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

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Effective genetic control of Stagonospora nodorum blotch

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

Stagonospora nodorum blotch (SNB) is a significant fungal disease of Western Australia that is becoming an increasing problem in the southern regions of Australia. Although fungicides can control epidemics, application requires specific timing to be effective and add significantly to on-farm costs. An alternative strategy is to develop new varieties...

1 Jul 2015 - 28 Feb 2021

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]

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Improved genetic solutions for management of yellow spot in wheat

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

This project is the second phase of a significant research effort to provide improved genetic solutions for yellow spot (YS) management. Following on from major achievements in phenotyping and development of resistant lines, the main aims of the second phase of the project are to: 1. critically appraise the effectiveness...

1 Jun 2015 - 31 Dec 2020

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]

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3727 research projects

PulseBio 4: Biosecure pulse seeds

The 10 Genome Wheat Sequencing Consortium

Rooty: A root ideotype toolbox to support improved wheat yields

Manipulation of stomata to increase yield potential in wheat (IWYP collaboration)

Using next generation approaches to exploit phenotypic variation in photosynthetic efficiency to increase wheat yield

Improving yield by optimising energy use efficiency

Australian Wheat and Barley Molecular Marker Program - Genetic Analysis

Molecular markers for root hair traits and enhanced phosphorus use efficiency (PUE) in wheat

Effective genetic control of Stagonospora nodorum blotch

Improved genetic solutions for management of yellow spot in wheat

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