Objective
The proposed research aims at the exploration and exploitation of genetic engineering technology to introduce new genes to achieve a fast genetic improvement of lettuce to :
- reduce the need for insecticides by genetic protection against aphids, miners and viruses;
- reduce the need for fungicides (used mainly to control Bremia) by broad and durable resistance against fungi;
- improved quality of lettuce by reduced nitrate content;
- reduce losses/improve quality by increased storability;
- investigate the safety aspects of the resulting 'novel food'.
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4410 AA Rilland
Netherlands
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Participants (6)
CB4 4GG Cambridge
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78026 Versailles
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2690AB Gravenzande
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00016 Monterotondo
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81015 Piana Di Monte Verna Caserta
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NG7 2RD Nottingham
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