Grains Research and Development Corporation · Awarded contract
AwardedGene Editing Research for Improved Sorghum Grain by University of Queensland
Awarded 01 Jun 2023
Awarded01 Jun 2023
Value$275,000.00
SupplierThe University of Queensland
StateQLD
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 1y 11mo ago1y 5mo term
Awarded 1 June 2023Expired 31 Oct 2024
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Grains Research and Development Corporation awarded a contract to The University of Queensland for a proof-of-concept project titled 'Better Sorghum through Gene Editing: larger grain with higher and more digestible protein (POC)'.
The project aims to use gene editing to develop sorghum with larger grain and enhanced protein content and digestibility.
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