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QLK5-CT-2002-01813

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Project Outline

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SECURE was a four year project which began on 1 September 2002. SECURE aimed to deliver a strategy for effective deployment of resistance to improve durability of new stem canker resistance genes in oilseed rape cultivars. SECURE used state-of-the-art molecular biology and mathematical modelling tools, and a series of field and controlled environment experiments to:

Develop a mechanistic model of the life cycle of Leptosphaeria maculans on oilseed rape and validate it with existing and new data from field experiments.

Study molecular mechanisms responsible for generation of new virulent races (and their fitness deficit).

Analyse effects of genetic background and environment on resistance durability.

Construct models and disseminate recommendations for the deployment of resistance to maximise durability.

SECURE Project Summary Report

Download a copy of the Summary of the final project report which outlines the work done during the SECURE project and highlights results and recommendations.

SECURE presentation

Download a PowerPoint presentation on the SECURE project. This contains references to all major results and recommendations.

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