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Understanding the genetics of abiotic stress tolerance in hexaploid wheat
Reference
BBS/E/J/000C0635
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Simon Griffiths
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
John Innes Centre
Department
John Innes Centre Department
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
73,932
Status
Current
Type
Institute Project
Start date
01/04/2006
End date
31/03/2017
Duration
132 months
Abstract
Abiotic stress tolerance is genetically complex, displaying continuous variation because the effects of individual genes (so called Quantitative trait loci), cannot be discerned. The aim of this project is to deploy genetic and genomic tools to map and clone such genes. This is an essential prerequisite for understanding their modes of action and making them available as targets for genetic manipulation by plant breeders. The work has particular emphasis on wheat since this is the UK's most important agricultural crop. The work is focused on conditions where limited availability of nirogen and water reduces grain yield.
Summary
unavailable
Committee
Closed Committee - Genes & Developmental Biology (GDB)
Research Topics
Crop Science, Plant 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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