Objective Broomrapes require germination stimulants from the roots of their hosts for germination. We will identify the first dedicated step in their biosynthesis, and isolate the corresponding cDNA. The susceptibility to broomrape of transgenic tobacco plants with altered enzyme activities will be studies. Fields of science agricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculturegrains and oilseedsoilseedsnatural sciencesbiological sciencesbiochemistrybiomoleculesproteinsenzymes Programme(s) FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002 Topic(s) 1.1.1.-5. - Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme RGI - Research grants (individual fellowships) Coordinator AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH DEPARTMENT EU contribution No data Address 65,Bornsesteeg 65 6700 AB WAGENINGEN Netherlands See on map Total cost No data
