Partners

- PARTNER 1: LBVpam, Plant Biotechnology Laboratory applied to Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, FRE CNRS 2737, Université de Lyon, Université Jean Monnet, 42023 St-Etienne cedex 2

Since 1999, BVpam lab has a large expertise in functional characterization of genes involved in volatile scent compounds biosynthesis in plants, including rose. P1 also has an expertise on the analyses of volatile compounds and the processing of GC/MS data and secreting cell cytology. P1 has obtained a grant on part of the project by the Interdisciplinary Mission of CNRS, to use as a springboard for an ANR proposal (PEPS BIODIV-NUDIX 2010-2012). P1 directs the ANR RosaScent programm.

https://www.univ-st-etienne.fr/fr/lbvpam.html

- PARTNER 2: ICN, Nice Chemistry Institute, UMR CNRS 7272, Faculty of Science, University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis, 06108 Nice cedex 2

The team APSM of ICN (Flavors, Fragrances, synthesis and modeling) developed an expertise in analysis of natural extracts activities (identification of odorants and/or secondary metabolites using various GC and LCMS techniques), organic synthesis and modelling of the properties of these natural substances and processes leading to their biosynthesis. P2 is also involved in the Technology Platform ERINI (http://www.erini-institute.com/) in Grasse and is working on the recognition of Grasse by UNESCO (Patrimoine Immatériel et Intemporel), going along with a University chair specialized on perfumes.

http://www.unice.fr/icn-s/

- PARTNER 3: RDP, Laboratoire Reproduction et Développement des Plantes UMR INRA-CNRS, Université Lyon 1-ENSL, IFR128 BioSciences-Gerland Lyon sud, Ecole Normale Supérieure, 46 allée d'Italie 69364 Lyon Cedex 07, France.

The “Floral morphogenesis” group members at RDP, focus their work on the investigation and the discovery of the gene regulatory pathways involved in flower initiation, identity determination and morphogenesis in the rose and in arabidopsis. P3 identified in the rose the mechanisms by which Double Flowers are formed as well as genes involved in flower initiation. Currently, P3 focus on the cloning of the gene(s) controlling Double Flower formation in roses and on dissecting associated molecular and genetic mechanisms (ANR DODO). P3 has acquired strong expertise in gene identification, expression (RNAseq, qPCR) and gene functional analyses. In parallel, the group developed a number of tools for the rose such as genetic transformation protocols (ANR-Investissements d’Avenir GENIUS), transcriptomic and epigenomic tools.

http://www.ens-lyon.fr/RDP/

- PARTNER 4: IRHS, Institut de Recherche en Horticulture et Semences (INRA, AGROCAMPUS-OUEST, Université d’Angers), SFR 4207 QUASAV, BP 60057, 49071 Beaucouzé Cedex, France.

The GDO (Genetic and Diversity of Ornamentals) of IRHS developed an expertise in rose genetics and genomics (genetic determinism of ornamental trait and impact of evolution/selection on rose diversity). P4 developed and characterized rose progenies and collections (FLORHIGE project funded by Pays de la Loire on old roses from the 18^th and 19^th centuries). P4 have studied the genetic determinism of flowering in rose leading to the cloning and characterization of the gene controlling this trait. P4 develops mapping and sequence of the rose genome. In collaboration with P3, P4 is involved in the cloning of the gene controlling double flowering (ANR DODO).

http://www6.angers-nantes.inra.fr/irhs/Recherche/GDO