Sponsoring Institution
Agricultural Research Service/USDA
Status
ACTIVE
Funding Source
USDA INHOUSE
Reporting Frequency
Annual
Project Director
LIN H
Accession Number
430046
Project Number
2034-22000-012-08R
Dates
2015-10-01 - 2018-03-31
Recipient Organization
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
PARLIER,CA 93648
Keywords
antimicrobial
citrus
huanglongbing
pathogenicity
virulence
Research Effort
Applied (30%)
Basic (60%)
Developmental (10%)
Classification Parameters
| Knowledge Area | Subject of Investigation | Field of Science | Percent |
|---|
| 212 - Pathogens and Nematodes Affecting Plants |
999 - Citrus, general/other |
1040 - Molecular biology |
100% |
Goals / Objectives
- To identify potential virulence genes responsible for citrus HLB.
- To functionally validate key virulence genes.
- To screen antimicrobial compounds and evaluate the effect of these chemicals on target genes through in vitro and in vivo experiments.
Methods (unparsed)
We will take multiple approaches, including biochemistry, phytopathology and physiology, genetics and systems biology, to understand the mechanistic basis of citrus-HLB. We will design a high-throughput anti-microbial screening system to characterize the effect of anti-microbial molecules and develop practical control method for HLB management.
Methods
We will take multiple approaches, including biochemistry, phytopathology and physiology, genetics and systems biology, to understand the mechanistic basis of citrus-HLB. We will design a high-throughput anti-microbial screening system to characterize the effect of anti-microbial molecules and develop practical control method for HLB management.