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Selecting genes for function: Exploiting genetic diversity in grasses to manage the biophysical interactions in grassland soils
Reference
BBS/E/C/00005751
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Dr Roland Bol
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Dr Christopher Macleod
Institution
Rothamsted Research
Department
Rothamsted Research Department
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
13,818
Status
Completed
Type
Institute Project
Start date
01/04/2006
End date
30/09/2009
Duration
42 months
Abstract
The purpose of this project is to test if the observed differences in the rooting behaviour and water use efficiency of existing and novel grass cultivars can explain 1) differences in water extraction patterns by grasses and changes in soil hydraulic properties at the plant and microcosm scales and 2) variation in the eco-hydrology of managed grasslands at the plot and small catchment scales. The project is based around three testable objectives that will provide a basic understanding of how soil-plant interactions in grasslands affect soil structure and eco- hydrology.
Summary
unavailable
Committee
Not funded via Committee
Research Topics
Crop Science, Plant Science, Soil Science
Research Priority
X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative
X - not in an Initiative
Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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