Projecttitel: Genomics and bioinformatics tools for temperature-insensitive and sustainable cauliflower production
Projectnummer: LWV 20.156
Missie: Sleuteltechnologieën
MMIP:  ST2 Biotechnologie en veredeling
Projectleider: Aalt–Jan van Dijk

A major bottleneck in the application of omics data is the lack of complete genome sequences. In this project, we address this challenge in the context of temperature-sensitive curd initiation in cauliflower. We will generate well-annotated genome sequences using the latest long-read sequencing technology, and apply innovative machine learning approaches to integrate sequence and expression data. This will provide plant breeders with technologies broadly applicable in crops with complex genomes.