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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| Julie King (Principal Investigator) | |
| Ian King (Co-Investigator) |
Publications
Cseh A
(2019)
Development and validation of an exome-based SNP marker set for identification of the St, Jr and Jvs genomes of Thinopyrym intermedium in a wheat background.
in TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik
Grewal S
(2018)
Characterisation of Thinopyrum bessarabicum chromosomes through genome-wide introgressions into wheat.
in TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik
Grewal S
(2017)
Comparative mapping and targeted-capture sequencing of the gametocidal loci in Aegilops sharonensis
in The Plant Genome
Grewal S
(2018)
Detection of T. urartu Introgressions in Wheat and Development of a Panel of Interspecific Introgression Lines.
in Frontiers in plant science
Grewal S
(2020)
Rapid identification of homozygosity and site of wild relative introgressions in wheat through chromosome-specific KASP genotyping assays.
in Plant biotechnology journal
King J
(2018)
Introgression of Aegilops speltoides segments in Triticum aestivum and the effect of the gametocidal genes.
in Annals of botany
King J
(2019)
Development of Stable Homozygous Wheat/Amblyopyrum muticum (Aegilops mutica) Introgression Lines and Their Cytogenetic and Molecular Characterization.
in Frontiers in plant science
King J
(2017)
A step change in the transfer of interspecific variation into wheat from Amblyopyrum muticum.
in Plant biotechnology journal
| Description | This was a research programme involving a BBSRC travel award between the Chinese Academy of Sciences and The University if Nottingham aimed at transferring technology between the two institutions. The expertise that we have gained from the CAS on genomic in situ hybridisation has been extremely valuable to our research which forms part of the BBSRC's Designing Future Wheat programme. It has played a major role in the identification and characterisation of large numbers of wheat/wild relative introgressions. The number of introgressions generated represent a step change in the field. To date 132 wheat/wild relative introgression lines have been deposited in the Germplasm Resource Unit (GRU)at the JIC in Norwich and approximately another 30 lines ( the first from Triticum timopheevii) are presently being multiplied (prior to sending to the GRU. This work has contributed to all the publications from the Nottingham BBSRC Wheat research Centre. The Nottingham group has transferred state of the art marker technology to detect introgressions in wheat to the CAS group. |
| Exploitation Route | The introgressions will be exploited for the development of superior, higher yielding wheat varieties which are adapted to environmental change. |
| Sectors | Agriculture, Food and Drink |
| Description | The techniques acquired from the CAS have enabled us to considerably progress our research, i.e. enhance our ability to generate and characterise introgressions. As a result the first lines we have developed have now been distributed globally both to the public and private sectors. These lines have already been integrated into breeding programmes aimed at developing superior wheat varieties. |
| Sector | Agriculture, Food and Drink |
| Impact Types | Economic |
| Title | Genomic in situ hybridisation |
| Description | Development of a nitrous oxide chamber in collaboration with CAS to enable the isolation of metaphase spreads in wheat for genomic in situ hybridisation analysis. |
| Type Of Material | Improvements to research infrastructure |
| Provided To Others? | No |
| Impact | Significantly increased the throughput of GISH analysis in wheat. |
| 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 |