Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0882775

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LP0882775

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Investigation of the metabolism, molecular targets and environmental fate of the seed germination stimulant, butenolide. The potent germination stimulant, known as butenolide, is expected to provide substantial benefits for improving seed germination and seedling vigour of many plant species used in agriculture, land restoration and rehabilitation. Currently, little is known about the stability, persistence and distribution of the butenolide in natural environments and the mechanism of seed dormancy breaking. This study now provides a unique opportunity for Australian research to establish a world-leading position in understanding the processes that regulate seed dormancy, particularly in relation to post-mining land rehabilitation. The research findings will also have wider application in plant conservation, weed control and crop production.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 14-09-2008

End Date: 31-12-2013

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $575,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Medicinal and Biomolecular Chemistry | Biological And Medical Chemistry | Environmental Management And Rehabilitation | Plant Physiology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Rehabilitation of degraded mining lands | Native forests | Rehabilitation/reafforestation |

Other Keywords

Biological And Medical Chemistry | Environmental Management And Rehabilitation | Medicinal and Biomolecular Chemistry | Native forests | Plant Physiology | Rehabilitation of degraded mining lands | Rehabilitation/reafforestation

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