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Brassica as a model to describe the pattern and consequences of transgene movement into the environment
Reference
GM114202
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Michael Wilkinson
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
University of Reading
Department
Plant Sciences
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
1,506,176
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/04/2001
End date
30/09/2006
Duration
66 months
Abstract
Of all UK crops, GM brassicas present the most complex risk profile arising from transgene movement into wild relatives. Thus they represent the natural group on which to base a model. Here, a consortium with wide research interests uses various strategies to follow the entire process from initial gene flow through to the ecological consequences of transgene spread. The group will focus on five aspects: 1. Biological factors that restrict initial hybrid formation. 2. The importance of gene position in limiting the chances of successful introgression. 3. Transgene spread between populations of recipients. 4. Producing a geographic-temporal model to predict spread. 5. Identification and characterisation of the consequences of transgenes that enhance fitness.
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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