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INEXTVIR: Phd student research in crop virome sequencing

INNOVATIVE NETWORK FOR NEXT GENERATION TRAINING AND SEQUENCING OF VIROME

 

  • Control and exploit the virome of selected agricultural crops
  • Transdisciplinary research and training approach
  • Widen the understanding of plant diseases caused by viruses

INEXTVIR proposes a transdisciplinary research and training approach combining applied and fundamental plant virology, ecology, NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) platform development, computer science (bioinformatics), agronomical, socio-economic and regulatory sciences, to better understand, control and exploit the virome of selected agricultural crops and ecosystems across Europe, which will deliver major political, economic, industrial, social and environmental benefits.

These plant viruses cause 50% of the emerging plant diseases and pose an important threat to many agricultural crops worldwide. Whilst in developing countries they impact food security, in developed countries impact is predominantly economic. Globally plant viruses are responsible for production losses estimated at €15 to 45 billion per year through lower yields and reduced product quality.

Therefore, INEXTVIR provides an excellent opportunity to widen the understanding of plant diseases caused by viruses and to improve on their early detection before the occurrence of significant outbreaks.

OBJECTIVES

  • To define the virome present in selected agricultural crops across Europe by using cutting-edge NGS-based technologies.

  • To improve virus detection capabilities in plant health diagnostic and certification settings thorough the development and validation of NGS methods.

  • Understanding the biological and ecological impact of virome.

  • To assess the agronomic and socio-economic impact of virome and translate it into practical decision tools for different concerned stakeholders.

consortium

NIB (SI)
ULIEGE (BE)
UPM (SP)
INRA (FR)
ABIOPEP S.L. (SP)
DNA VISION (BE)
BIOSISTEMIKA (SI)
UBX (FR)

FERA (UK)
UNEW (UK)
EPPO (FR)
DELPHY (NL)
JOZEF SETEFAN IPS (SI)
UNIVERSIDAD DE MURCIA (SP)
BIOAZUL (SP)

 

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Initial sheet:

Status: Active

Financing program: Horizon 2020 Programme

Contract nº: 813542

Duration: 48 months

Budget: 3.975.469,20€ (EC contribution: 3.975.469,20€)