Projects
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| Reference Number | BB/G00580X/1 | |
| Title | Towards targeted breeding of a European SRC willow crop for diverse environments and future climates (BREDNET-SRC) | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Renewable Energy Sources(Bio-Energy, Applications for heat and electricity) 100%; | |
| Research Types | Basic and strategic applied research 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | BIOLOGICAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (Biological Sciences) 100% | |
| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Dr A (Angela ) Karp No email address given Agro-Ecology Rothamsted Research |
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| Award Type | Research Grant | |
| Funding Source | BBSRC | |
| Start Date | 05 January 2009 | |
| End Date | 04 January 2012 | |
| Duration | 36 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £343,433 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Transport Systems and Vehicles | |
| Region | East of England | |
| Programme | ERA-NET Bioenergy (ERANETBEN) | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Dr A (Angela ) Karp , Agro-Ecology, Rothamsted Research (100.000%) |
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| Objectives | Objectives not supplied | |
| Abstract | Genetic improvement programmes in Sweden and the UK have made significant progress in breeding Short Rotation Coppice (SRC) willow. However, to expand production, cultivars suited to wider range of European environments and future climates will be needed. The research will address this by delivering an understanding of the genetic basis of yield in the context of varied European environments into breeding programmes and provide molecular tools for selection. The research will focus on a Salix viminalis association mapping population generated from the unique germplasm resources held by Rothamsted Research and Swedish partners. After first assessing population structure in the germplasm, suitable material (~400 genotypes) will be planted at seven contrasting sites across Europe and key biomass-related traits will be assessed. Comparative trait data will be used in candidate gene-based association mapping to identify favourable alleles that will be delivered to breeding programmes for the development and deployment of molecular based selection strategies. Focus will be given to traits that are not yet well-studied in national programmes but are of importance, namely achievement of high biomass yield on marginal land and in conditions where water may be limiting. For growth on marginal land, novel microarray studies will be performed to identify candidate genes involved in this trait. To study yield in the context of future climate conditions, candidate genes for drought-related traits will be selected from our QTL and from the available literature. A similar approach will be taken for phenology traits. A significant component of the research comprises the analysis and transfer of existing research outputs to support this project and the development of willow in partner countries. Furthermore, active knowledge management and stakeholder interaction will ensure delivery into practice and provide an accessible legacy for efficient public research in the future. | |
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| Added to Database | 22/11/13 | |
