– ABOUT
Wheat datasets
Bioplatforms Australia led from 2010 the creation of comprehensive wheat datasets to investigate crop yield enhancement and wheat defense mechanisms. These large-scale genomic datasets significantly contribute to ongoing research efforts, particularly in the context of the Australian wheat industry. The project encompassed a multidisciplinary collaboration across research, industry, and government sectors, focusing on genotypic variations relevant to Australia and encompassing critical pathogen and pest interactions.
The sequencing work program focused on chromosome 7A and genetic diversity datasets in wheat. Australia led the effort to sequence chromosome 7A as part of the International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium, identifying genes important for Australian conditions. Genetic diversity datasets were generated for sixteen wheat varieties, aiding breeders in identifying traits to enhance wheat productivity in Australia. This initiative represented a significant advancement in wheat genomics research to foster resilience and sustainability in the Australian wheat industry.
OBJECTIVES
The sequencing program focused on the following:
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- Chromosome 7A sequencing: contributed to the IWGSC by sequencing and assembling chromosome 7A, linked to key traits for Australian wheat.
- Wheat genome complexity: addressed the challenge of assembling the wheat genome, which is five times larger than the human genome.
- Genetic diversity for breeding: generated sequencing data for sixteen diverse Australian wheat varieties to support breeders in identifying traits that improve productivity.
Wheat Defence – read more here.
DATA
For further information and to view and access initiative data, please go to the Bioplatforms Australia Data Portal.
PARTNERS
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Collaborators
See full list of projects and collaborators here.
CONTACT US
General Manager – Science Programs
Sarah Richmond – Bioplatforms Australia
srichmond@bioplatforms.com