Characterisation of glutamine synthetase to map new regulatory loci modulating nitrogen use efficiency in hexaploid wheat
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2016
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Djietror, Jonathan Castel
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Chalmers, Kenneth James
Mather, Diane Elizabeth
Heuer, Sigrid
Plett, Darren Craig
Croxford, Adam
Taylor, Julian
Mather, Diane Elizabeth
Heuer, Sigrid
Plett, Darren Craig
Croxford, Adam
Taylor, Julian
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The main aim of this research project is to identify and characterise genetic variation within a diverse collection of wheat germplasm for key enzymes linked with N metabolism in wheat and related cereal species. Moreover, the study will attempt to address the following research objectives: • Identity and confirm the genetic loci of GS homologues in hexaploid wheat genome. • Characterise sequence diversity among different accessions of wheat through phylogenetic analysis. • Develop molecular markers within the GS conserved domain sequences. • Assess GS expression by quantifying the transcript abundance under high and low N treatment of wheat plants. • Evaluate effects of genetic variation on GS activity under high and low N. The germplasm for this project is sourced from a genetically diverse pool of wheat, adapted for the growth in the major cultivation zones around the world, and represent a unique resource for use in this study.
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School of Agriculture, Food and Wine
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Thesis (Ph.D.) (Research by Publication) -- University of Adelaide,School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, 2016.
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