Scientists of the University of Malaga to design biochips to select pine trees for industrial and environmental ends
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Researchers of the University of Malaga are to develop molecular markers and biochips that allow the early identification and selection of trees with good features for improving forest production in appropriate environments. This is a project of excellence funded with 190,900 euros by the Andalusian Ministry of Innovation, Science and Enterprise.
Scientists believe that the new technologies of genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics can be used to determine the function of the genes involved in the development of conifers stems and wood or fiber formation (Pinus pinaster Aiton). This way, you can get wood or fiber with the appropriate charactetistics for their commercial use by the industry.
Experts think that the characterisation of genes will allow to design molecular markers and make biochips for the early selection of the best specimens, using minimum amounts of material. The final aim of this project is to identify the genotypes with a better product quality in natural populations or in those resulting from reforestation. Researchers intend to increase the genes of the pine trees that we know. In addition to this, they will identify the genes/proteins whose expression changes with regard to the development and differentiation of ligneous tissues.
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