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Development and evaluation of wheat germplasm with a low–Phytate content to help control of diffuse phosphate pollution from pig and poultry production units |
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(LINK project 0973)
This project will provide the elite germplasm and tools for marker assisted breeding of High Available Phosphate (HAP) wheat, which has the potential to significantly reduce diffuse P pollution when used in the diets of monogastric animals. Previous research on pigs fed with HAP maize and barley have demonstrated between 16% and 18% reduction in P excretion. The effect of P fertiliser treatment on the P metabolism within the wheat plant and grain and on the grain composition of other important nutrients and micronutrients, will also be determined.
A consortium led by NIAB has already completed initial work on the development of new wheat germplasm with a low-phytate content and a greater than 35% increase in the total phosphate in a form available to monogastric animals
Other members of the consortium include: Velcourt Ltd. (R&D); The University of Idaho; The University of Reading; The University of Nottingham; Scottish Crop Research Istitute; Harper Adams University College; Rothamsted Research, Advanta Seeds, Deans Foods Ltd., Lloyds Feeds, Meat and Livestock Commission / BPEX, Home Grown Cereals Authority, British Poultry Council, Velcourt (Farm Management) Ltd., Turkey Sector Group, Environment agency, Anglian Water, ABN Frank Wright, Sun Valley foods.
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