Collaborative Research: Molecular, Biochemical and Quantitative Genetics of Glucosinolates and Myrosinase in Brassica

这项研究将检查生理和遗传 抗病性和植物适应性的基础， 芥菜的农业种群。 植物化学和酶的变化被认为是 控制对昆虫和微生物病原体的抗性， 与植物保护相关的理论。 整合 从DNA水平与生物化学的分子信息， 抗病性的定量分析，将导致一个 更好地了解植物生长过程和植物 防御 除了基本的科学认识 从这项工作中，有潜在的农业和 环境效益。 这项工作可能会导致基因 改良作物（油菜、花椰菜等）它们的抵抗力 对昆虫或疾病的危害，并要求减少有毒物质的使用。 化学杀虫剂

This research will examine the physiological and genetic basis of disease resistance and plant fitness in wild and agricultural populations of the mustard Brassica campestris. Variation in plant chemistry and enzymes that are believed to control resistance to insects and microbial pathogens, will be related to theories about plant protection. Integrating molecular information from the DNA level with biochemistry and quantitative analysis of disease resistance, will lead to a better understanding of the process of plant growth and plant defense. In addition to the fundamental scientific understanding deriving from this work, there are potential agricultural and environmental benefits. This work may lead to genetically improved crops (canola, broccoli, etc.) that are more resistant to insects or diseases and require reduced application of toxic chemical pesticides.