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Predicting fitness changes in transgenic plants: testing a novel approach with pathogen resistant Brassicas
Reference
GM114157
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Rosemary Hails
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Professor James Bullock
,
Dr Joseph Cooper
,
Mr John Fenlon
,
Dr Jane Thomas
Institution
NERC Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
Department
Atmosperic Pollution
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
371,876
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
14/04/2001
End date
14/06/2004
Duration
38 months
Abstract
This proposal aims to develop a risk assessment methodology, centred around population modelling, that can highlight potential, ecologically significant, changes in fitness in transgenic plants, prior to large scale field release. Stage-structured matrix models will be parameterised with existing population data. A model system comprising of oilseed rape (B. napus spp oleifera) wild turnip (B. rapa) and wild cabbage (B. oleracea) will be used to test the effectiveness of the risk assessment protocol in predicting the fitness effects of transgenic fungal resistance. Developing and testing this methodology will involve a combination of observational field data, manipulative field and glasshouse experiments, and mathematical modelling.
Summary
unavailable
Committee
Closed Committee - Agri-food (AF)
Research Topics
X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority
X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative
Gene Flow in Plants and Microorganisms (GM1) [2000]
Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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