Theme 2 - Plant resource partitioning to enhance the efficiency of yield production under stress
Introduction
Efficient resource partitioning amongst metabolite networks, together with allocation of photo-assimilates and nutrients (N) between developing tissues, is important to maximise root based symbioses, seed yield and seed quality. In chickpea, most of these processes are poorly understood in either the presence or absence of abiotic stress. Detailed analysis of these processes with isotope-based, metabolomic and physiological techniques, will allow the development of metabolite based cost-effective biomarkers to direct trait discovery promoting targeted C and or N-allocation pathways that support improved growth, N2-fixation capacity and yield potential.
Sub-themes
2a) Identifying novel biomarkers for pre-determinants of growth and yield
2b) Modeling and physiological testing of C-gain, NUE and WUE
Staff
Theme Leaders: Dr Andrew Merchant and Associate Professor Penelope Smith
Sub-theme contributors:
2a) Dr Andrew Merchant and Associate Professor Penelope Smith
2b) Professor Margaret Barbour, Dr Helen Bramley and Dr Andrew Merchant