Project description
Genomics is the key to securing the future of European aquaculture
Aquaculture, the controlled process of farming aquatic organisms, is the fastest growing food-producing sector in the world. Maintaining fish health is vital for effective production, but infectious diseases are a constant threat. The EU-funded AQUA-FAANG project aims to improve our understanding of genome function and of the usage of genotype-to-phenotype prediction in the six most important fish species in European aquaculture. Understanding how the complete genome of the fish is controlled may address key issues such as infectious diseases and can subsequently lead to sustainable and profitable aquaculture production. The project will create a consortium of experts that will develop a long-term interactive hub within basic genome biology research.
Fields of science
Programme(s)
- H2020-EU.3.2. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine, maritime and inland water research, and the bioeconomy Main Programme
- H2020-EU.3.2.1.1. - Increasing production efficiency and coping with climate change, while ensuring sustainability and resilience
- H2020-EU.3.2.3.1. - Developing sustainable and environmentally-friendly fisheries
Funding Scheme
RIA - Research and Innovation actionCoordinator
1433 As
Norway
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Participants (23)
EH8 9YL Edinburgh
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69117 Heidelberg
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6708 PB Wageningen
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75007 Paris Cedex 07
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2905 AT Capelle Aan Den Ijssel
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AB24 3FX Aberdeen
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35122 Padova
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19013 Attikia Anavissos
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15782 Santiago De Compostela
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00 901 Warszawa
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08007 Barcelona
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B15 2TT Birmingham
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SW7 2AZ London
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KY16 9DR St Andrews
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
7462 Trondheim
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48017 Conselice
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
72015 Fasano
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
27278 Lugo
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15292 A Coruna
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07007 Palma De Mallorca
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27002 Lugo
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
37380 Nouzilly
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
190 02 Athina
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