Objective The transgenic expression of anti-apoptotic genes in both yeast and Arabidopsis will be used to improve salt tolerance. In addition, the signalling mechanisms involved in programmed cell death as a response to salt stress will be studied in yeast and Arabidopsis. Fields of science agricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculture 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 Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme RGI - Research grants (individual fellowships) Coordinator UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE VALENCIA EU contribution No data Address Camino de Vera s/n VALENCIA Spain See on map Links Website Opens in new window Total cost No data