The project is divided into 3 sub-projects involving the functional genomic study, development of mapping population and molecular marker study and genetic mapping.
Sub-projects:
| Subproject 1 : |
| Functional genomic study of wood formation in Acacia hybrid. |
| Objectives : |
- To generate EST database for Acacia hybrid
- To identify genes involved in lignin biosynthesis in Acacia hybrid
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| Subproject 2 : |
| Construction of genetic linkage map for wood pulp quality in Acacia hybrid using microsatellite markers. |
| Objectives : |
- To identify and design new microsatellite primers for Acacia hybrid
- To construct genetic linkage map for pulp wood quality in Acacia hybrid using microsatellite makers
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| Subproject 3 : |
| Genetic mapping of quantitative trait loci controlling wood pulp quality in Acacia hybrid using CAPS and RFLP markers. |
| Objectives : |
- To establish mapping population for Acacia hybrid (A. mangium x A. auriculiformis)
- To generate genetic linkage map for Acacia hybrid using CAPS and RFLP markers
- To map the QTLs controlling pulp wood quality using CAPS and RFLP markers
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Funding source
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), Malaysia
http://www.mosti.gov.my/
Links
Check out Acacia news on MABIC (Malaysian Biotechnology Information Centre)
Proceedings of Seminar On Acacia Research In Malaysia Download |
