Abstract
The molecular basis underlying root system architecture (RSA) in crops is important for improving soil capture of water and nutrients, thereby increasing drought resilience and productivity. The NEWRoots project aims to: - decipher at molecular and physiological level the regulative loop between RSA and nitrogen signalling, elucidating genetic and functional landscapes underpinning root plasticity; - evaluate in field trials, under different water and N supply, the impact of contrasting root growth angle (RGA) ideotypes on water and N-use efficiency and their effects on grain yield and quality. The proposed systemic approach will allow us to identify the functional units controlling the regulative loops between water and N sensing, RSA regulation and N uptake for wheat breeding programs.
Dettagli del progetto
Responsabile scientifico: Roberto Tuberosa
Strutture Unibo coinvolte:
Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Agro-Alimentari
Coordinatore:
CNR - Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche - Area di Bologna(Italy)
Contributo totale di progetto: Euro (EUR) 205.941,00
Contributo totale Unibo: Euro (EUR) 127.905,00
Durata del progetto in mesi: 24
Data di inizio
12/10/2023
Data di fine:
28/02/2026
