Objectives of the REFUGE platform

Host scientists, including non rice specialists, who aim at elucidating the function of their favourite genes through the use of rice as a model system. Facilitate their research on that system to produce high quality publications and further access to funding sources.

Set up optimum traceability and storage of materials in implementing quality in research on the platform .

Further develop methodological improvements enhancing attractiveness of the platform, such as in planta transformation, early determination of T-DNA integration and expression, inactivation of gene expression through artificial microRNA, targeted integration of T-DNA in the rice genome.

Delphine Mieulet          Rosie Sévilla          Pauline Mayonove