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Project Code [20/FFP-P/8584]
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Project title
Delivering food security from grasslands by understanding the link between root microbial networks and resilient agriculture
Primary Funding Agency
Science Foundation Ireland
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University College Dublin (UCD)
Project Abstract
Grasslands are central to the economy and culture of Ireland, but their role is dramatically threatened by an increasingly unpredictable climate. Severe drought and flood alternate irregularly causing huge losses. Above ground productivity is supported by a diverse below ground community of microbes living in plant roots. This proposal will reveal these invisible but vital communities and explain how the network of connections between plants and microbes support the ability of grasslands to resist and recover from drought and flood. This knowledge will offer a novel baseline to predict and improve grassland resilience to extreme weather events.
Research Hub
Climate research
Research Theme
Being prepared for Ireland�s future climate.
Initial Projected Completion Date
30/11/2025