LIGNOME

In 2001, INRA launched the LIGNOME projects to introduce the new tools of genomic science in perennial plants : forest trees, fruit trees and grape. Application of genomic sciences in these long-lived organisms will improve our understanding of their unique biology and will accelerate the discovery of genes controlling economically and ecologically important traits. Application of these technologies are expected to increase selection efficiency and/or reduce the time and costs associated with measuring such traits, as well as to improve the management of long-lived species resources.