Improved resistance to root pests: final report to Grape and Wine Research & Development Corporation
Date
2004
Authors
Heeswijck, Robyn van
Franks, Tricia K.
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Report
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Statement of Responsibility
Project Leader: Dr. Robyn van Heeswijck until her retirement in July, 2002, then Prof. Steve Tyerman (in an administrative capacity); Author Details: Dr Tricia Franks (using text from the original application by Dr. Robyn van Heeswijck)
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There were two major aims of this project, which was jointly funded by GWRDC and CRCV2. The first aim was to identify and characterise grapevine genes involved in the plantâ s interaction
with phylloxera and/or root-knot nematode. This information could be used to design strategies for engineering novel resistance to these pests in grapevine. The second aim of the project was to develop and use systems to rapidly assess candidate genes for preventing infestation of vine roots by phylloxera and/or root-knot nematode. Progress towards both goals was achieved despite premature termination of the project after 4, instead of 7 years.
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School of Agriculture, Food and Wine : Agricultural and Animal Science