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Oleagen (2008-2010)
Project addresses the “Generation of genomic tools in olive and application to the analysis of fruit and oil quality and agronomical traits”
The olive industry represents one of the most strategic sectors in the Spanish agro-food economy. The olive grove is the second culture in extension after that of cereals. Spain is the world's leading producer and exporter of olive oil and edible olives (sources: International Olive Oil Council and FAO), and the majority of this industry is located in the region of Andalusia. Additionally; Spain is the main worldwide provider of scientific and technology literature related to olive (source: Web of Knowledge; keyword: olea).
Thus, the "Olive genomics" project is a unique and unprecedented effort both in Spain and internationally in the field of olive functional genomics. It will place the Spanish scientific community at the forefront of this research field in the world.
TOTAL BUDGET: 3.000.000 € |
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| Genoma España | 1.800.000 € |
| Andalusian Research and Farming, Fishing, Food, and Ecological Production Training Institute (IFAPA) | 600.000 € |
| Technology Corporation of Andalusia (CTA) | 600.000 € |
PARTICIPATION |
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| Researchers | 58 |
| Research Groups | 12 |
| Public Institutes | 7 |
| Companies | 2 |
Project Objectives
- Generation of a linkage map from a cross between Picual and Arbequina varieties and establishment of a WOBG core collection based on genetic analysis using molecular markers.
- Generation of genomic tools in olive and establishment of a genomic and agronomic database and an associated bioinformatics platform.
- Identification of olive genes associated to fruit and oil quality and agronomical traits.
Contact
Dr. Victoriano Valpuesta Fernández
Project Leader
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Department
Science Faculty
University of Malaga
Campus de Teatinos, s/n.
29071 Málaga.
TEL: +34-952131932
FAX: +34-952134267
valpuesta@uma.es
