IASMA Genomics
Genomics activity at IASMA is focussed on basic and applied research on grapevine, apple, berries and forestry. Research activity is based on specific projects funded by public (national and international) or private Institutions.
Main research topics:
- DNA microarrays
- Structural genomics
- Innovative technology
- Markers and Maps development
- QTL Mapping
- Marker assisted breeding
- In vitro culture
- Plant-pathogen interaction
- Functional genomics & proteomics
Main genomic projects of the department:
- Development and application of molecular markers to breeding of quality and resistance to pathogens in apple, grape and berries by:
- Genetic mapping and phenotyping
- Development of genomic tools to improve breeding
- Bioinformatics facilities
- Analysis of cell metabolism during biotic and abiotic stress by:
- Gene isolation and characterization
- Gene to gene interaction
- Stable and transient transformation
More information in the GrapeGenome portal and in the AppleGenome portal
The GrapeGenome project was also presented at Vinitaly 2008 in the Fondazione Edmund Mach stand.