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Development of physiological agronomical and genetic tools for increasing L-ascorbic acid yield from blackcurrant bushes
Reference
HRT19105
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Dr Robert Hancock
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Dr Yannick Ford
Institution
The James Hutton Institute
Department
Quality Health and Nutrition
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
244,860
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/10/2002
End date
31/10/2007
Duration
61 months
Abstract
Berries of blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum spp.) are exploited commercially for their high L-ascorbic acid (AsA) content. However, the AsA concentration of blackcurrant juice varies enormously between varieties, seasons and growth locations. This project aims to identify the key internal and external mechanisms responsible for AsA production and distribution within the blackcurrant bush using available Ribes germplasm and newly generated mutagenised lines. Biochemical and physiological investigations will identify the mechanisms responsible for the synthesis and accumulation of AsA in the berries. The results obtained will be used to develop a science-driven crop management system to optimise AsA production in blackcurrant berries.
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
LINK: Horticulture (HRT) [1996-2009]
Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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