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Toward viable C4 energy crops: an analysis of low temperature limitation of photosynthetic productivity
Reference
D05060
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Stephen Long
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Professor Neil R Baker
,
Dr James Morison
Institution
University of Essex
Department
Biological Sciences
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
187,375
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/12/1995
End date
01/12/1998
Duration
36 months
Abstract
Chilling impairment of photosynthesis of potential C4 biomass crops will be investigated and the degree of genetic variability in this response explored. Leaf gas exchange and chlorophyll fluorescence will be used to determine the effects of chilling on: 1) development of the photosynthetic apparatus, 2) photosynthetic efficiency of mature leaves. The results will be used in conjunction with mechanistic models to locate the site(s) of perturbation of photosynthesis, and where appropriate detailed investigations will be undertaken using in vitro assays. A canopy model will be used to predict the benefits to yield which may be gained through breeding improvements of C4 crops.
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Committee
Closed Committee - Agri-food (AF)
Research Topics
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Research Priority
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Research Initiative
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Funding Scheme
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