A research initiative of BioPlant Lab
WHAT WE DO
A research initiative for genome and molecular biology studies on sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.).
OUR RESEARCH
Publications and documents generated by the project.
WEB TOOLS
Genome browser and other biotech tools developed by this project.
THE TEAM
Researchers involved in this work.
edited potato
Breaking Vernalization in the Arabidopsis Edi‑0 Ecotype Using an Artificial microRNA from Sweet Cherry
We study how small RNAs regulate dormancy and flowering in temperate species. In sweet cherry, we identified miR396 during bud dormancy and tested its function by expressing an artificial version in Arabidopsis Edi‑0. This molecule altered key flowering regulators and enabled flowering without vernalization, revealing miR396’s potential role in dormancy control. More here
Grapevine gene editing using geminivirus-derived vectors
Our first experiments for gene editing using CRISPR-Cas9 in the species began in 2014. Six years later we have published our first results and conclusions. More here
Massive propagation systems
Formulated as a spin-off experience, we developed Temporary Immersion Systems to massively clone sweet cherry varieties and rootstocks.
See more here
We are cover image of the Tree Physiology Journal-Dec'17 issue
In Rothkegel et al. (Dec's issue, 1739-1751) we showed that during cold accumulation, siRNAs and DNA methylation participate in the regulation of MADS-box genes involved in dormancy. More here
