Forest Genetics
Scientic Supervisor / Contact Person
Name and Surname
Francisco Javier Gallego Rodríguez
ORCID (link)
Localization & Research Area
Faculty / Institute
Faculty of Biological Science
Department
Genetics, physiology and microbiology
Research Area
Life Sciences (LIF)
MSCA & ERC experience
Research group / research team hosted any MSCA fellow?
No
Research group / research team have any ERC beneficiaries?
No
Research Team & Research Topic
Research Team / Research Group Name (if any)
Forest Genetics / Agro-food and environmental genomics
Website of the Research team / Research Group / Department
Brief description of the Research Team / Research Group / Department
The Forest Genetics research team focuses on understanding the climate change response of various species within the Abies, Pinus, and Cedrus genera. Our research employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating genomics and molecular biology with collaborations from experts in ecology, physiology, dendrochronology, and climatology. The Department of Genetics, Physiology, and Microbiology, along with the applicant, has extensive experience in this type of research and training. The Genetics Unit and the applicant possess the appropriate means and resources to execute the proposed activity plan. The laboratories and computer rooms within the Faculty of Biology, where the activities will be conducted, are equipped with all necessary resources, including laboratory equipment, software, and online access to relevant databases.
Research lines / projects proposed
To understand tree responses to climate change, we are pursuing three interconnected research projects:
1) Structural Genomics: This project focuses on characterizing and conserving forest genetic resources through massive sequencing. We are also conducting Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) to identify genomic regions associated with adaptation to climate change, specifically selection signatures.
2) Transcriptomics: We are using RNA-seq to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying drought response in tolerant and sensitive individuals of selected forest species.
3) Epigenomics: This project involves DNA methylation experiments to analyze epigenetic modifications in the genomes of healthy trees compared to those showing signs of decline, aiming to identify epigenetic markers of stress responses.
1) Structural Genomics: This project focuses on characterizing and conserving forest genetic resources through massive sequencing. We are also conducting Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) to identify genomic regions associated with adaptation to climate change, specifically selection signatures.
2) Transcriptomics: We are using RNA-seq to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying drought response in tolerant and sensitive individuals of selected forest species.
3) Epigenomics: This project involves DNA methylation experiments to analyze epigenetic modifications in the genomes of healthy trees compared to those showing signs of decline, aiming to identify epigenetic markers of stress responses.
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- Curriculum vitae.
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