Description
The ex situ germplasm collection includes more than 2,000 genotypes (unique genetic profiles), represented by 1-20 accessions per genotype. Accessions differ according to their origin and/or by distinctive phenotypic characters (e.g., colour of the berry). - Genetic and phenotypic database The FEMVitisDB is being developed to make the list of genotypes present in the FEM grapevine germplasm collection available for consultation. The database collects the genetic profiles and phenotypic characteristics of each accession. - Equipment for plant breeding and resistance phenotyping We have two large greenhouses and tunnels for plant breeding, as well as growth chambers and mini-greenhouses at controlled temperatures and humidity to carry out artificial infections with downy and powdery mildew.
What could be offered through this facility?
- Monitoring fruit and crop development
- Mapping soil characteristics
- Comparison of low-cost sensors against research-grade
- Field testing of proximal sensing technologies aboard mobile systems (i.e., UAVs, robots)
- Assessment of plant physiology traits
- Field testing of remote sensing technologies (i.e., MODIS, Sentinel data) for the assessment of plant physiology
traits (canopy temperature, vigour).
