About AWBMMP-GA

With molecular marker technology, researchers and plant breeders can track genes that contribute to crop adaptation, performance and quality. Genes can be mapped relative to molecular markers, and markers can be used in selection, making plant breeding more efficient.

In the Genetic Analysis project of the Australian Wheat and Barley Molecular Marker Program we:

• Map genes that contribute to the economically important traits (mostly biotic stress traits) in cereals
• Develop reliable markers for use in cereal breeding and germplasm development
• Provide national leadership on genetic analysis and marker-assisted cereal improvement

As project outputs (new knowledge and markers) are generated, they are made available for immediate use in Australian wheat and barley breeding and pre-breeding.

The Genetic Analysis project of the Australian Wheat and Barley Molecular Marker Program is led by the University of Adelaide.  It is funded by the Grains Research and Development Corporation.