Program 1. Transgenics:

Developing gene systems and delivering transgenic technologies

Program Leader: Prof German Spangenberg  Aims   Conduct research on the control of meiosis and recombination for targeted identification and development of novel genes and gene systems. Conduct research into biological processes and interactions between plants, the environment and pathogens for targeted identification and development of novel genes and gene systems. Develop new and improved transformation systems for MPBCRC key mandate crops. Provide a capability for routine transformation to deliver transgenic crops and pastures. Assess and deliver established genes and gene systems (eg developed in CRCMPB and/or identified from associated genomics programs) into practical breeding programs. Develop and apply strategies for transgene-based breeding. Undertake GMO impact and risk assessments for key transformation events.

Overall program outcomes The ultimate outcome will be new transgenic crops with improved disease resistances, new quality attributes and improved tolerances to environmental stresses such as drought, cold and salinity. Economic benefits for the cereal and pasture industries include greater stability of production, reduced costs and improved competitiveness in the market place. Environmental benefits include reduced chemical and fuel use, and more sustainable farming systems. Community benefits include products with reduced incidence of allergies.  Outputs Novel tools and systems for breeding transgenic crops and pastures. Novel genes and gene systems for transgenic breeding in crops and pastures. These genes will provide: tolerance to drought and resistance to disease in cereals improved herbage quality and improved grass-endophyte associations in pastures. Novel 'market-ready' transformation events for transgenic breeding in crops and pastures. Sub Program 1.1: Delivering gene systems and delivering transgenic technologies Sub-Program Leader: Prof German Spangenberg 1.1.08 Meiosis and recombination (J Able) 1.1.09 Disease resistance in cereals (A Able) 1.1.10a Transgenic wheats - development of robust Agrobacterium-mediated transformation methodology (G Spangenberg) 1.1.10b Transgenic wheats - Development and application of a toolbox of promoters for transgenic breeding (G Spangenberg) 1.1.10c Transgenic wheats - Assessment of candidate genes for drought tolerance (G Spangenberg) 1.1.10d Transgenic wheat - Assessment of candidate genes for fungal disease resistance (G Spangenberg) 1.1.11 Transgenic pastures - Deployment of transgenic technologies in forages (G Spangenberg)

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