Genomics of drought adaptation in endangered Eucalyptus woodlands

濒危桉树林地干旱适应的基因组学

• 批准号: DE190100326
• 负责人: Dr Helen Bothwell
• 金额: $ 29.45万
• 依托单位: The Australian National University
• 依托单位国家: 澳大利亚
• 项目类别: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award
• 财政年份: 2019
• 资助国家: 澳大利亚
• 起止时间: 2019-06-01 至 2022-05-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/RGS/Web/Grants/DE190100326
• 关键词: Genomics; drought; adaptation; endangered; Eucalyptus

This project aims to investigate divergence in drought response strategies among foundation Eucalyptus species, using the latest genomic advances. The project expects to contribute new knowledge of drought adaptation in trees, specifically identifying above and below ground interactions that may constrain evolutionary responses to climate change by assessing genotype-trait associations in an integrated, whole plant research model. Expected outcomes include enhanced capacity to design agroforestry and restoration breeding programs to increase tree productivity and resilience under increasing aridity. This will benefit the conservation of endangered Australian woodlands, restoration of degraded landscapes, and production forestry.

该项目旨在利用最新的基因组进步研究基础桉树种类的干旱反应策略的分歧。该项目预计将为树木中的干旱适应做出新知识，专门识别上面和下方的相互作用，这可能会通过评估整体植物研究模型中评估基因型特性关联来限制对气候变化的进化反应。预期的结果包括设计农林业和恢复育种计划的能力增强，以提高树木生产力和韧性在提高干旱性下。这将受益于濒危澳大利亚林地的保护，恢复退化的景观和生产林业。