Select master genes and develop new kiwifruit and tomato rootstocks -using the CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technique- resistant to abiotic stress.
Study and develop biomodulators to protect tomatoes from abiotic stress.
Raise awareness, inform and motivate the community about relevant aspects of climate change and the relevance of working for sustainable agriculture; announcing the progress of the project and the leading role that science plays in this regard.
Use of CRISPR/Cas9 technique, cutting edge technology for gene editing.
Study of national species with an impact on the local economy.
Community awareness regarding the effects of climate change on agriculture and the role of biotechnology in generating sustainable crops, through a campaign to publicize the project.