GeneRice : Generation and deployment of Genome-Edited Nitrogen-use-Efficient Rice Varieties
Date de début de projet
01/07/2017Date de fin du projet
31/12/2019Objectifs
GeneRice focuses on (i) proof of concept of Genomic-assisted genetic improvement of a complex agronomic trait, Nitrogen Use Efficiency, (ii) methodological development for analyzing regulatory and social (R&S) feasibility of deployment of such type of variety for a major food crop, rice, in the context of limited resources of biosafety regulation bodies of a developing country, Madagascar, and (iii) empowerment of Malagasy regulation bodies and national research in taking decision for the deployment of new varieties derived from GE technology.
Localisation
France, Madagascar, Colombia, Chile
Description
The project is implemented through 5 work-packages (WP) :
˗ WP1: Development of upland rice varieties with improved nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) using CRISPR/Cas9 GE technology.
˗ WP2: Preparing the next generation of GE assisted breeding for NUE in rice.
˗ WP3: Participatory analysis of R&S feasibility of deployment of the GE-mediated NUE upland rice varieties in Madagascar.
- WP4: Agronomic evaluation of performances (field experiments) and eco-physiological characterization (growth chamber experiments) of the GE assisted NUE rice varieties.
˗ WP5: Management, communication and empowerment.
Partenaires
Cirad (UMR Agap, Art-Dev & Innovation), INRA (UMR BPMP) FOFIFA, CIAT, UC Chile
Equipe
Génétique et innovation variétale (GIV)
Financement
Agropolis Foundation (Full cost = 786,000 €; Granted: 237,000 €)
Mots-clés
Rice, Nitrogen-Use-Efficiency, Genome editing