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Achieving improved genetic gain for yield in chickpea, faba bean and lentil using genetic diversity
Tender ID: 536047
Tender Details
Organisation:
Tender #:
PROC-9176961
Status:
Closed
Publish Date:
31 August 2023
Closing Date:
11 October 2023
Tender Description
In Australia, the grower profitability of chickpea, faba bean, and lentil production faces challenges due to a limited genetic diversity among existing crops, resulting in minimal yield improvements of less than 0.5%. This issue stems from the use of a narrow range of genetic material in breeding programs, rendering these crops vulnerable to environmental stresses, the impact of climate change, and impeding the development of higher-yield varieties. However, recognising the vital role of genetic diversity in crop enhancement, recent advancements in biotechnology and breeding methods offer promising opportunities. By incorporating genetic diversity from wild relatives and employing cutting-edge technologies like speed breeding, genomic selection, and AI-guided breeding, there is potential to achieve an unprecedented 1.5% increase in yield genetic gain for these pulse crops. This investment aims to harness a rich pool of genetic resources, both locally and globally, to create robust, high-yielding pulse varieties adapted to diverse environmental conditions, benefiting Australian pulse growers and breeding programs.
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Location
Western Australia
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Gascoyne
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Goldfields/Esperance
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Great Southern
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Kimberley
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Mid West
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Peel
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Perth Metropolitan
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Pilbara
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South West
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Wheatbelt
New South Wales : Central West : Far North Coast : Far West : Hunter : Illawarra : Mid North Coast : Murray : New England : Orana : Riverina : Southern Highlands : Sydney
Queensland : Cairns & Far North Queensland : Gladstone : Mackay Whitsunday Region : Mount Isa & North West Region : Rockhampton : South East Queensland : South West & Darling Downs : The Central West : Townsville : Wide Bay Burnett
Victoria : Barwon South West : Gippsland : Grampians : Hume : Loddon Mallee : Melbourne
South Australia : Adelaide : Eyre & Western : Far North : Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island : Limestone Coast : Murray & Mallee : York & Mid North
Northern Territory : Big Rivers : Central Australia : East Arnhem : Greater Darwin
Australian Capital Territory
Tasmania
New South Wales : Central West : Far North Coast : Far West : Hunter : Illawarra : Mid North Coast : Murray : New England : Orana : Riverina : Southern Highlands : Sydney
Queensland : Cairns & Far North Queensland : Gladstone : Mackay Whitsunday Region : Mount Isa & North West Region : Rockhampton : South East Queensland : South West & Darling Downs : The Central West : Townsville : Wide Bay Burnett
Victoria : Barwon South West : Gippsland : Grampians : Hume : Loddon Mallee : Melbourne
South Australia : Adelaide : Eyre & Western : Far North : Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island : Limestone Coast : Murray & Mallee : York & Mid North
Northern Territory : Big Rivers : Central Australia : East Arnhem : Greater Darwin
Australian Capital Territory
Tasmania
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