Objective Breeding for new varieties of apple is time-consuming and carried out in state-funded institutions. Molecular markers make it possible to shorten the time needed to develop varieties and improve breeding efficiency. Mapped markers are linked to agronomically important traits on a genetic map. This information can be exploited rapidly in modern breeding programmes directly linked to market demands. Important agronomic traits considered in this project are : - resistance to the most important fungus diseases and pests; - fruit quality with emphasis on market demand for taste and storage ability; - reduction of time to fruiting, and very compact (columnar) growth type. Fields of science agricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculturehorticulturefruit growingnatural sciencesbiological sciencesmicrobiologymycology 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 Horticulture Research International Address Wellesbourne CV35 9EF Warwick United Kingdom See on map EU contribution € 0,00 Participants (7) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all INSTITUT FÜR GARTENBAULICHE PFLANZENZUCHTUNG Germany EU contribution € 0,00 Address Bornkampsweg 31 2070 Ahrensburg See on map Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA) France EU contribution € 0,00 Address Centre de recherche d'angers beacouze 49071 Angers See on map KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN Belgium EU contribution € 0,00 Address Naamsestraat 22 3000 Leuven See on map NAGREF Greece EU contribution € 0,00 Address Railway station 38 59200 Naoussa See on map SWISS FEDERAL RESEARCH STATION FOR FRUIT GROWING VITICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE Switzerland EU contribution € 0,00 Address 8820 Wadenswil See on map UNIVERSITY OF WAGENINGEN Netherlands EU contribution € 0,00 Address P.o. box 59 6700 AA Wageningen See on map Università degli Studi di Bologna Italy EU contribution € 0,00 Address Via filippo re 6 40126 Bologna See on map
