Mobile signals and the environmental control of flowering - a comparative genetic analysis

该项目的结果将增加我们对环境因素影响植物开花方式的基本知识。 开花的时间和持续时间是许多作物品种产量的关键决定因素，也是许多观赏品种市场价值的关键决定因素。因此，更好地了解开花的基本遗传学和生理学将是相关的植物育种家和园艺家寻求修改开花反应，以适应特定的生产策略，并将有助于保持澳大利亚作为世界领先的植物/环境相互作用的应用方面的强势地位。它还将加强澳大利亚在植物开发高质量基础研究方面的国际声誉。

The results from this project will add to our basic knowledge of the way in which environmental factors influence flowering in plants. The timing and duration of flowering is a critical determinant of yield for many crop species, and of market value for many ornamental species. A better understanding of the basic genetics and physiology of flowering will thus be relevant for plant breeders and horticulturalists seeking to modify flowering responses to suit particular production strategies, and will help to maintain the strong position of Australia as a world leader in applied aspects of plant/environment interactions. It will also strengthen the international reputation of Australia for high-quality basic research in plant development .