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MONOGRAM
UK focus on grain and grass research


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Outreach and Knowledge Transfer activities


An important aspect of Monogram research is to translate discoveries made in model organisms into applied crop traits. Many Monogram scientists use model plants, in particular Arabidopsis thaliana and rice (Oryza sativa) in their research. GARNet was created to establish UK-based facilities for genomics research on Arabidopsis. Monogram works closely with GARNet to ensure efficient knowledge transfer. The close model Brachypodium distachyon is increasingly important, particularly with the recent developments in sequencing the Brachypodium genome.

Importantly Monogram must also look to bring forward discoveries not only from models to crop plants, but also to delivery. This will necessarily differ from crop to crop. Some individual scientists will have individual exclusive arrangements on particular projects with breeders. At IGER, grass and oat breeding is an integral part of the Institute’s activities. NIAB is active in cereal pre-breeding. WGIN and the newly formed UK barley network also have a role to play.





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