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Reference	BBS/E/J/00000155
Principal Investigator / Supervisor	Dr Paul Christou
Co-Investigators / Co-Supervisors
Institution	John Innes Centre
Department	John Innes Centre Department
Funding type	Research
Value (£)	365,619
Status	Completed
Type	Institute Project
Start date	01/04/1997
End date	31/03/2000
Duration	36 months

Abstract

Gene transfer technology is key to any plant biotechnology programme. The project is aimed at developing effective and practical gene transfer procedures for strategic crops (rice, tropical maize, wheat, sugarbeet, barley and pea). We aim to develop a comprehensive understanding of transgene structure, function and organisation, and also define the molecular and physical location of transgenic loci in engineered crops. We are using rice as a model system but we will be expanding our activities to other crops. Our activities are integrated in a three dimensional matrix encompassing multi disciplinary and interdependent components. Field testing of engineered crops is an integral component of our programme and links with developing countries, commercial organisations and international agencies are essential elements of our strategy. Our activities also encompass a training and technology transfer component which is funded externally.

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Committee	Closed Committee - Biochemistry & Cell Biology (BCB)
Research Topics	X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
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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