Delivering step changes in canola yield by improving pod photosynthesis

Australian canola is highly sought after globally, but demand for plant oils exceeds supply due to stagnant yield improvement from traditional breeding. This project aims to boost canola yield and drought resilience by engineering pod photosynthesis, a novel breeding target. The multidisciplinary project team will address gaps in understanding natural variation in pod photosynthesis, providing innovative genetic tools for developing canola germplasm suitable for future climates. Adoption of these innovations by the industry partners will deliver highyielding, low agronomic input commercial canola varieties to Australian growers, reducing environmental footprint, boosting the Australian economy and contributing to net-zero emission targets.