Objective This project is a multidisciplinary initiative enabling the exchange of scientists among three research institutes internationally recognized for their skills in fruit tree biology. This is a unique opportunity to partner these key institutes and combine their skills in plant genomics, biotechnology, plant physiology, postharvest and apple breeding to bring a unique outcome. The objective of the project is to build on the knowledge developed in the previous project funded by the European Commission (REDHOTGEN), in which the genetic and physiological basis of the regulation of skin red colour development in apples grown under high temperature environments was partially established, to identify the genes involved in expression of red colour development under high temperatures and develop appropriate genetic markers to be used in breeding programmes for new apple cultivars combining intense red skin colour and high nutraceutical properties, as well as high eating quality. The new cultivars will firstly improve the economic competitiveness of the EU apple industry in Southern European countries and then further northwards, as climate change affects the quality of existing and new apple varieties grown here. The improved appearance of the apples will be a key factor, that together with improved eating quality will increase the consumption of fruit with health-enhancing properties, and consequently improve the health of European citizens. A complementary objective that will enable these outcomes is to gain knowledge on how cultivar, strain, carbon balance and temperature regulate the anthocyanin physiological pathway and interact with genetic regulation. The results obtained will enable the application of genomics to deliver economic benefits to the EU as a “springboard” for further applications. The results will contribute to food product innovation within Europe by assisting with the development of new and improved fruit cultivar. Fields of science natural sciencesbiological sciencesgeneticsengineering and technologymaterials engineeringcolorsagricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculturehorticulturefruit growingmedical and health sciencesbasic medicinephysiologynatural sciencesearth and related environmental sciencesatmospheric sciencesclimatologyclimatic changes Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2011-IRSES - Marie Curie Action "International Research Staff Exchange Scheme" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2011-IRSES See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MC-IRSES - International research staff exchange scheme (IRSES) Coordinator INSTITUT DE RECERCA I TECNOLOGIA AGROALIMENTARIES EU contribution € 18 900,00 Address CTRA C-59 KM 12 TORRE MARIMON 08140 Caldes De Montbui Barcelona Spain See on map Region Este Cataluña Barcelona Activity type Other Administrative Contact Jordi De La Cuesta Fernández (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data Participants (1) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all FONDAZIONE EDMUND MACH Italy EU contribution € 21 000,00 Address VIA EDMONDO MACH 1 38098 San Michele All'Adige See on map Region Nord-Est Provincia Autonoma di Trento Trento Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Michela Troggio (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data