Understanding the genetic and physiological basis of arsenic responses and exclusion in rice
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Project title |
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Understanding the genetic and physiological basis of arsenic responses and exclusion in rice |
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Short description |
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Arsenic is a toxic heavy metal that threatens the major rice-growing regions in the world, particularly in Asia. Its accumulation in rice plants has a significant adverse effect on plants, humans, and livestock health. In this project, we aim to characterize loci and genes involved in arsenic exclusion and identify the exclusion mechanism in rice. The ultimate aim is to develop low-arsenic accumulating rice cultivars, thereby contributing to food safety in areas relying on rice as a staple food. This project is conducted in collaboration with International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Philippines. |
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Project duration |
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Since 2021 |
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Staff involved |
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Ambika Pandey, Michael Frei |
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Collaboration partners |
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International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), The Philippines |
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Funding |
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Council for Tropical and Subtropical Agricultural Research (ATSAF) |