Citriculture Innovations in
the Post-Genomic Era
Manuel Talon Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Agrarias
Valencia (Spain)
Characterization of genetic, genomic and metabolic
variability of citrus and its biotechnological applications
IPT-010000-2010-043
MAIN GOALS
GENERATION OF NEW CITRUS VARIETIES
BIOTECNOLOGIAL APPLICATIONS
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GENERATION OF NEW CITRUS VARIETIES
HÍBRIDOS
50 cruzamientos
30.000 plantas
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GENERATION OF NEW CITRUS VARIETIES
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Variety identification and authentication
BIOTECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
BIOTECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
Molecular markers
CLEMENULES
CLEMENVERD
CLEMENULES CLEMENVERD
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1) MAIN INNOVATIONS
Implementation of breeding approaches through genomic selection.
The free availability of genomic information.
Variety authentication protocols.
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2) DERIVED PRODUCTS
6000 new lines of citrus.
Availability of citrus genomes
40,000 genes / millions of gene variants
Lineages and kinship
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3) ESTIMATED OPERATING RESULTS
Marketing of varieties of interest.
Listings of markers / authentication protocols
• illigal entries and orchards,
• clandestine nurseries,
• breeders disputes,
• theft and misappropriation,
• varietal demand planning,
• juice quality
Citriculture Innovations in the
Post-Genomic Era
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