Genetic control of lipid usaturation and frost hardiness in birch

Objective

The molecular regulation of frost hardiness in birch will be investigated by analysing the genes involved in the cold-induced increase in lipid instauration. The impact of changing environmental factors, e.g. UV radiation, will be tested on frost hardiness via their effects on lipid instauration.

Programme(s)

• FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002

Topic(s)

• 1.1.1.-5. - Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Funding Scheme

RGI - Research grants (individual fellowships)

Coordinator

THE FINNISH FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Address

Etelaeranta 55
96301 Rovaniemi
Finland