Adaptive Genetics and Genomics


Since their appearance on earth, plants have naturally evolved mechanisms to thrive in every possible ecosystem. Some of the most interesting cases of plant adaptation have occurred during domestication, where humans strongly selected for characteristics of agricultural interest. Understanding the molecular basis of these adaptive mechanisms is one of the mayor quests in modern biology and the goal of the Adaptive Genomics and Genetics group. We believe that knowledge on the genes and proteins responsible for the variation we observe in the world today will help us breed better crops in the future. The Adaptive Genomics and Genetics group combines expertise in genomics, genetics and molecular biology and works mainly in two model systems: Arabidopsis thaliana and tomato.

Main specialization

Área de investigación:
Disciplina ERC:
  • LS - LIFE SCIENCES
  • LS2 Genetics, Genomics, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
Industrial Leadership:
  • 4. Biotechnology
  • 4.1. Boosting cutting-edge biotechnologies as future innovation drivers
Societal Challenges:
  • 2. Food security, sustainable agriculture, marine and maritime research and the bioeconomy.
  • 2.2. Sustainable and competitive agri-food sector for a safe and healthy diet