Role of an ancient genetic program in the elaboration of plant architecture

这一提议将揭示植物结构是如何受基因控制的。最终，它将帮助我们为澳大利亚的农作物、牧场和种植园量身定制植物形态。潜在的好处包括更大的叶子，更多的果实和种子，以及具有新特性的木材。作为一名年轻的研究人员，我在植物分子发育遗传学方面拥有强大且不断增长的国际声誉，并与世界各地的合作建立了澳大利亚植物发育研究的卓越焦点。

This proposal will reveal how plant architecture is controlled by genes. Ultimately it will help us manipulate plant form tailored for Australia's crops, pastures and plantations. Potential benefits include larger leaves, more fruits and seeds, and timbers with new properties. As a young researcher I bring a strong and growing international reputation in plant molecular developmental genetics with world-wide collaborations to build a focus of excellence in Australian plant development research.