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

本研究将探讨芥菜型油菜野生种群和农业种群抗病和植物适合性的生理遗传基础。植物化学和酶的变异被认为控制了对昆虫和微生物病原体的抗性，这将与植物保护理论有关。将DNA水平的分子信息与生物化学和抗病定量分析相结合，将有助于更好地了解植物的生长和防御过程。除了从这项工作中获得的基本科学理解外，还有潜在的农业和环境效益。这项工作可能会导致转基因作物(油菜籽、西兰花等)。它们对病虫害的抵抗力更强，需要减少有毒化学杀虫剂的使用。

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.