ETNA - European Training and Networking Activity in Plant Genomics and Bioinformatics

Plant genome research developed into one of the most dynamic discipline of molecular life sciences. Plants are recognized as the basis of a bio-based economy and play a fundamental rule to sustain our environment. European countries bundle their efforts in national and regional research programs. Some of those have already developed sustainable co-operations with joint research projects. But many of these activities are currently limited to Western Europe.
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The fundamental idea of this SSA is to build up a network on plant genome research and bio-informatics all over Europe including third countries. Existing deficits in the access to technologies, resources but also skills and know-how will become overcome. The envisaged European Training and Networking Activity in Plant Genomics and Bio-informatics will organize a yearly summer course pursuing the training aspect, the exchange of ideas and the creation of an active and living network between European scientists, research organizations and research programs. Beyond this a structuring effect can be developed through this SSA.