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Discovering hidden control elements for crop improvement (2020–2023)

Abstract:
Sustainable, productive agricultural processes are essential for tackling the challenges of tomorrow¿s world. The ability to optimise beneficial agricultural traits depends on the precise control of genes in a crop plant¿s enormous genome. Yet, identifying valuable gene control regions is like looking for needles in a haystack. The location of these regions is often not obvious and current detection technologies are impractically expensive and intensive. This project aims to develop a new technology that is expected to facilitate rapid and cost-effective discovery of all the control regions in a genome, enhancing our understanding of crop genomes and unlocking new avenues for agricultural improvement, food security and economic stability.
Grant type:
ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award
Researchers:

  • Dr Peter Crisp

    UQ Amplify Researcher
    School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
    Faculty of Science
Funded by:
Australian Research Council