CONTROL OF THE REPRODUCTION OF LEGUME SEEDS WITH THE AIM OF INCREASING THEIR PRODUCTION AND IMPROVING THEIR PROFILE WITHIN THE EUROPEAN AGRICULTURE

Objective

The project is aiming for developing a model based on pea as pilot plant for many different legumes in order to obtain and synthesize knowledge on the factors influencing the number and quality of legume seeds with the aim of improving their place in low input farming systems. The protocol deals with studies in relation with growth and floral potential, pollinisation, fecondation, fruit set and seed yield.

Programme(s)

• FP3-AIR - Specific research and technological development and demonstration programme (EEC) in the field of agriculture and agro-industry, including fisheries, 1990-1994

Topic(s)

• 213 - Genetics and breeding

Call for proposal

Data not available

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)

Address

2 Place Pierre Viala
34060 Montpellier
France

 

Participants (4)

BBSRC Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research

United Kingdom

Address

Aberystwyth Research Centre Plas Gogerddan
SY23 3EB Aberystwyth

 

Centro di Studi sul Miglioramento della Produttività dei Pascoli

Italy

Address

Via E. De Nicola
07100 Sassari

 

ESTACAO NACIONAL DE MELHORAMENTO DE PLANTAS

Portugal

Address

Ap. 6
7350 Elvas

 

Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)

France

Address

Centre De Recherche De Montpellier Domaine De Melgueil
34130 Mauguio