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MEDILEG Project
2012-2015
“Breeding, agronomic and biotechnological approaches for reintegration and
revalorization of legumes in Mediterranean agriculture“
Coordination of the Agricultural Research in the Mediterranean Area
MEDILEG Project 2012-2015
Legumes are multifunctional crops with extraordinary importance for the agriculture, environment and culture
in Mediterranean countries
However acreage is continuosly decreasing
and we are importing legumes for food and feed
MEDILEG Project 2012-2015
Cooperative multidisciplinary initiative to promote legume revalorization in Mediterranean agriculture
The main objective of this project is to develop methodologies to improve grain legume plant material of high yield potential, resistant to major diseases and abiotic stresses, suitable for sustainable farming systems.
The selection of genotypes carrying the desired genes will be greatly facilitated by using molecular markers tightly linked to the desired traits. In this sense, pea will be used as a model as the best characterized crop legume.
(I) Definition of ideal genotypes, (II) Studies on biotic constraints(III) Studies on abiotic stresses(IV) Marker Assisted Selection (MAS)(V) Epidemiology(VI) Exploitation of alellopathy for disease control.
MEDILEG Project
“Breeding, agronomic and biotechnological approaches for reintegration and revalorization of legumes in Mediterranean agriculture“
WP0: Research coordination of the consortium Financial management will be handled directly between national researchers and
their national funding organizations in each participating country.
T0.1: Facilitate close interaction between the Partners being the single point of contact between the ARIMNet Call Office and the Researchers
T0.2: Draw a Consortium Agreement in order to manage the delivery of the project activities, finances, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and to avoid disputes which might be detrimental to the completion of the project
T0.3: Redirect specific parts of the project if required by the progress of the Work packages
T0.4: Compile and submit reports/deliverables to the ARIMNet Office on behalf of the Research Consortium (M6, M18, M36)
T0.5: Meeting calendar: kick-off, mid-term and final meetings
WP1: Identification of regional priorities
and definition of target genotypes
Coordinator: Dr Mohamed Kharrat, INRAT Tunis
D1.1: Definition of phenotypes and genotypes adapted to sustainable agriculture demands in different regions
D1.2: Information and protocols for field evaluation of agronomic traits and resistance to biotic and abiotic constrains
D1.3: Selection of the most representative lines/varieties that might serve as source gene-pool for genotype enhancement
WP2: Studies relevant for breeding for resistance to major biotic constraints
Coordinator: Prof. Diego RUBIALES, CSIC, Spain
D2.1: Rapid and reliable screening methods suitable for selection and breeding
D2.2: Development of breeding material with improved resistance tested at a wide range of environments and pathogen populations
D2.3: Catalogue of sources of resistance
WP3: Studies relevant for breeding for major abiotic constraints
Coordinator: Dr Marion PRUDENT, INRA-LEG, France
D3.1: Standardized experimental conditions for drought and salt tolerance
D3.2: Rapid methods for screening for drought and salinity tolerance
D3.3: Identification of sources of resistance to drought and salinity (on various species, and in combination with particular Rhizobium strains)
WP4: Marker Assisted Breeding
Coordinator: Dr. Alain BARANGER, INRA-IGEPP, France
D4.1: List of polymorphic eSSR and SNP markers for genetic mapping and pea map comparisons
D4.2: A set of SNP markers in pea designed in genes involved in stress resistance and plant architecture and development
D4.3: High density pea linkage maps from populations segregating for resistance biotic and abiotic factors
D4.4: Identification, and determination of the genetic effects of the QTLs controlling polygenic traits
D4.5: Information on QTL stability across diverse field locations, pathogen variability and plant genetic backgronds
D4.6: Development of standard markers for pyramiding and rapid screening
D4.7: List of candidate genes likely to be involved in resistances to stresses.
WP5: EpidemiologyCoordinator: Dr. Christophe LE MAY, INRA-IGEPP, France
D5.1: Clarification of the genetic variation and adaptive potential of ascochyta species
D5.2: Identification of new control levers to better control disease development.
D5.3: Determine control method combinations that will decrease disease development.
D5.4: Identification of architectural features that will limit the spatiotemporal dispersal of the disease.
D5.5: Development of standard differential sets for race identification.
WP6: Biological control and allelopathy studiesCoordinator: Prof. Antonio EVIDENTE, UNINA, Italy
D6.1: Protocols for the extraction and purification of bioactive metabolites (phytotoxins, herbicides, phytoalexins)
D6.2: Structure determination of new bioactive compounds with original carbon skeleton
D6.3: Characterization of phytotoxic, antifungal, mycotoxic and allelopatic activities of the pure metabolites isolated
D6.4: Preparation of key derivatives for structure confirmation and structure-activity relationships studies
WP7: DisseminationCoordinato: Dr. Lamiae GHAOUTI, IAV, Morocco
D7.1: Methodology and biotechnological protocols transference to facilitate the selection of interesting genotypes
D7.2: Scientific papers, divulgation articles in farmer journals and contributions to conferences
D7.3: Project web site
T0.2: Draw a Consortium Agreement in order to manage the delivery of the project activities, finances, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and
to avoid disputes which might be detrimental to the completion of the project
- 1st draft circulated 15th June 2012
- Comments requested for 29th June 2012. Almost completed
Contact person:
Francisco OROZCOConsejo Superior de Investigaciones CientíficasLegal Unit for European Programmes Serrano, 113 – 28006, [email protected]: 0034 91 568 1915
T0.5: Meeting calendar:
- Kick-off meeting: Tunis 4-6 September 2012
T0.5: Meeting calendar:
- Kick-off meeting: Tunis 4-6 September 2012
- Mid-term meeting:Suggestions: - Novi Sad, Serbia, as satellite of 1st Legume Society meeting May 2013
too early?? Better close to M18 report?? Venue??
- Final meeting: - close to M36 report; venue??
T7.3: MEDILEG project website for dissemination
STRESS RESISTANCE GROUPDiego RUBIALES
Dr. Castillejo
Proteomics
Dr. Fondevilla
Genomics
Ascochyta,
powdery mildew
Dr. Barilli
Mapping
Intercropping
rust
Dr. Cobos
Mapping
Ascochyta,
Fusarium
Dr. Rispail
Genomics
Biocntrol
Fusarium
Dr. Fernandez-Apar.
Genomics
Intercropping
Orobanche
Dr. Prats
Drought
Physiology
Dr. Moral
Epidemiology
>210 SCI publications mostly on resistance to diseases out of which:
> 130 in legumes
> 70 in cereals
> 5 others (roses, sunflower, sugar beet, garlic)
Dr. Villegas
Genomics
Botrytis
