Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Genome sequencing of wild Solanum diploids
Agreement Number:
ICP-2020-2021-AN-01
Agreement Value:
$160,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 29, 2021 - Mar 31, 2021
Description:
The objective of this project is to sequence the genomes of wild Solanum diploid species derived from the CIP gene bank, with the goal of comparing these wild species sequences against genomes from cultivated potato to find genomic regions harboring genes conferring traits beneficial to the Canadian potato industry including resistance to diseases and pests, improved processing and quality traits, tolerance to abiotic stress including temperature extremes and drought. The project will build resources for use in guiding potato germplasm enhancement in breeding and further advance a potato web portal for scientists to mine and utilize the data generated here and from past projects.
Organization:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected Results:
• Addresses impediments to international trade;
• Advances the agriculture sector’s ability to compete internationally;
• Maximizes the economic benefit for Canada’s agriculture, agri-food, and agri-based products sectors.
Location:
Lima, PE N/A
Reference Number:
235-2020-2021-Q4-00487
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
000000000
Recipient Type:
Government
Recipient's Legal Name:
Internaltional Potato Centre (CIP)
Program:
International Collaboration Program
Program Purpose:
The International Collaboration Program promotes the growth and development of a competitive, innovative and sustainable Canadian agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector that proactively manages risk by supporting projects that address impediments to international trade; advance the agriculture sector’s ability to compete internationally; and maximize the economic benefit for Canada’s agriculture, agri-food, and agri-based products sectors.
NAICS Code:
919