Exploitation of related species for developing superior adapted wheat varieties
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Nottingham
Department Name: Sch of Biosciences
Abstract
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People |
ORCID iD |
| Julie King (Principal Investigator) | |
| Ian King (Co-Investigator) |
Publications
King J
(2017)
A step change in the transfer of interspecific variation into wheat from Amblyopyrum muticum.
in Plant biotechnology journal
| Description | One of the key elements of this work was to transfer expertise to members of the University of Pelotas in Brazil and to transfer wheat/wild relative introgressions into Brazilian genoptypes. During the course of the programme three members of the university, i.e. one postdoc and two postgraduates, were successfully trained. In addition to this, a range of introgressions from Aegilops speltoides and Triticum timopheevii were transferred to Brazilian wheat varieties. The introgressions transferred to Brazilian varieties will be analysed in the field at Pelotas and potentially also by a commercial breeding company. A publication is presently in preparation. |
| Exploitation Route | Future analysis of the introgression lines is aimed at the development of new superior Brazilian wheat varieties that are adapted to the Brazilian environmental conditions. |
| Sectors | Agriculture Food and Drink |
| Description | Prospective degree students summer school |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Approximately 16 six form students attended for a 2 day visit to the Nottingham University to gain experience in plant sciences research |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013,2014,2015,2016 |
| Description | Radio interview |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | One hour question and answer interview with Salaam Radio. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Radio interview (BBC World Service) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Interview given to BBC World Service |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Tv interview |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Interview with East Midlands today discussing the changing environment and the future use of the wheat/wild relative introgressions being developed at The University of Nottingham. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |