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Genetic dissection of environmental influence on root growth in rice using QTL analysis
Reference
P13058
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Adam Price
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Dr Christopher Mullins
Institution
University of Aberdeen
Department
Plant and Soil Science
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
138,816
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
13/11/2000
End date
13/11/2003
Duration
36 months
Abstract
Roots are fundamental to resource capture and resistance to many stresses. Root morphology QTLs from rice are being found and used to breed stress resistant varieties. Some will probably be the targets of gene identification/isolation research. To focus future effort on the most beneficial QTLs/genes, investigation of the interaction between QTL and environment is needed. This project will characterise the response of root growth QTLs to changes of single environmental variables by growing a rice population under highly controlled yet realistic conditions. By testing the hypothesis that some root morphology QTLs interact strongly with the environment, it will advance understanding and exploitation of genes affecting root growth.
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Committee
Closed Committee - Plant & Microbial Sciences (PMS)
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Research Priority
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Research Initiative
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Funding Scheme
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