Major grants

2023

  • Training in the management and optimization of a platform for generating novel plant varieties through mutagenesis. PI: José Luis Micol (2023-2025; Generalitat Valenciana INVEST/2023/534).
  • A large-scale and multiomic approach to the dissection of heterosis in Arabidopsis. Prometheus Program for excellence research groups. PIs: José Luis Micol and María Rosa Ponce (2023-2026; Generalitat Valenciana CIPROM/2022/2).

2022

  • Training in the management and optimization of a super-resolution microscopy platform for plant cells and tissues. PI: María Rosa Ponce (2022-2024; Generalitat Valenciana INVEST/2022/501).
  • Training in the management and optimization of a gene mapping-by-sequencing facility. PI: María Rosa Ponce (2022-2024; Generalitat Valenciana INVEST/2022/501).
  • Training in the management and optimization of a robotic plant phenomics platform. PI: José Luis Micol (2022-2024; Generalitat Valenciana INVEST/2022/509).
  • Contribution to the functional analysis of ICU11 and CP2, two new components of the plant epigenetic machinery. PI: José Luis Micol (2022-2026; Generalitat Valenciana CIGRIS/2021/153).
  • Analysis of the contribution of the DEAL and EODL genes to Arabidopsis leaf margin morphogenesis. PI: José Luis Micol (2022-2025; MCI PID2021-127725NB-I00).

2021

  • Identification of regulators of cytoplasmic ribosome biogenesis in Arabidopsis. PI: María Rosa Ponce (2021-2024; MCI PID2020-117125RB-I00).
  • STED nanoscope. PI: José Luis Micol  (2021; Generalitat Valenciana IDIFEDER/2021/033).

2020

  • Robotic platform for plant phenomics. PI: José Luis Micol  (2020; Generalitat Valenciana IDIFEDER/2020/019).

2019

  • Molecular keys to plant growth: a multidisciplinary approach. PI: José Luis Micol (2019-2022; Generalitat Valenciana PROMETEO/2019/117).
  • Plant phenomics unit. PI: José Luis Micol (2019-2021; MCIU EQC2019-006592-P)
  • Novel plant epigenetic machinery components. PI: José Luis Micol (2019-2021; MCIU AEI PGC2018-093445-B-I00).
  • Aid for the promotion of young employment and implementation of the Youth Guarantee in R+D+i. PI: María Rosa Ponce (2019-2021; MCIU AEI PEJ2018-001974-A).

2018

  • Relationship between the microRNA machinery and mRNA translation. PI: María Rosa Ponce (2018-2020; MinEICo BIO2017-89728-R).
  • Training in techniques related to massive sequencing and mapping-by-sequencing. PI: José Luis Micol (2018-2020; Generalitat Valenciana GJIDI/2018/A/214).
  • Light sheet fluorescence microscope. PI: José Manuel Pérez Pérez (2018; Generalitat Valenciana IDIFEDER/2018/016).
  • Equipment for a mapping-by-sequencing service. PI: José Luis Micol (2018; MCIU EQC2018-005181-P).

2015

  • Regulation and new functions of the Arabidopsis ARGONAUTE1 gene. PI: María Rosa Ponce (2015-2017; MinECo BIO2014-56889-R).
  • Novel chromatin modifiers in Arabidopsis. PI: José Luis Micol (2015-2017; MinECo BIO2014-53063-P).

2014

  • Identification and manipulation of intrinsic yield genes in Arabidopsis. Prometheus Program for excellence research groups, Phase II. PI: José Luis Micol (2014-2017; Generalitat Valenciana PROMETEOII/2014/006).
  • Equipment for automated chromatin immunoprecipitation and plant cell apheresis. Universidad Miguel Hernández grants to consolidated research groups for the acquisition or renewal of scientific and technical equipment. PI: José Luis Micol (2014).

2013

  • Equipment for a plant phenomics unit (first phase). Universidad Miguel Hernández grants to consolidated research groups for the acquisition or renewal of scientific and technical equipment. PI: José Luis Micol (2013).

2012

  • Equipment for genome and transcriptome massive sequencing. Universidad Miguel Hernández grants to consolidated research groups for the acquisition or renewal of scientific and technical equipment. PI: José Luis Micol (2012).
  • A large-scale analysis of the morphogenetic role of translation and compensation in Arabidopsis leaf growth and development. PI: José Luis Micol (2012-2014; MCI BFU2011-22825).

2011

  • Equipment for the visualization and quantitation of macromolecules. Universidad Miguel Hernández grants to consolidated research groups for the acquisition or renewal of scientific and technical equipment. PI: José Luis Micol (2011).

2010

  • Walk-in plant growth chambers. Universidad Miguel Hernández grants to consolidated research groups for the acquisition or renewal of scientific and technical equipment. PI: José Luis Micol (2010).

2009

  • Clonal analysis of the effects of embryonic lethal mutations on Arabidopsis vegetative development. Prometheus Program for excellence research groups. PI: José Luis Micol (2009-2013; Generalitat Valenciana PROMETEO/2009/112).
  • Identification of novel miRNA pathway elements in Arabidopsis thaliana. PI: María Rosa Ponce  (2009-2011; MCI BIO2008-01900).
  • An analysis of the interplay of epidermal, mesophyll and vascular development in constructing internal leaf structure and overall leaf shape. PI: José Luis Micol (2009-2011; MCI BIO2008-04075).

2008

  • Group of Genetics of the Instituto de Bioingeniería. Universidad Miguel Hernández grants to consolidated research groups for the acquisition or renewal of scientific and technical equipment. PI: José Luis Micol (2008).
  • Grant complementary to the AGRON-OMICS project. Complementary actions of the Ministry of Education and Science of Spain. PI: José Luis Micol (2008; MEC BIO2007-30797-E).

2007

  • Identification of novel microRNA pathway elements acting as developmental controls in Arabidopsis thaliana. PI: María Rosa Ponce  (2007-2008; MEC BIO2007-67920).
  • Function and biotechnological potential of plant transcription factors (TRANSPLANTA). Consolider-Ingenio 2010 project. Coordinator: Javier Paz-Ares. Subproject PI: José Luis Micol (2007-2013; MEC CSD2007-00057).
  • Automated slide stainer and tissue embedding systems; Inverted microscope with digital photography system; CO2 incubator; Fume hoods; Sonicator; Ultra-low -80°C freezer. Grants for the acquisition, renewal or improvement of research infrastructures. PI: José Luis Micol (2007; Generalitat Valenciana AINF/07/082).

2006

  • Gene mapping facility. PI: José Luis Micol (2006-2007; Complementary grant MEC BIO2006-26132-E).
  • Arabidopsis GROwth Network integrating OMICS technologies (AGRON-OMICS). Coordinator: Pierre Hilson. PIs of the Spanish groups: José Luis Micol and María Rosa Ponce (2006-2012; European Comission Integrated Project LSHG-CT-2006-037704).

2005

  • Molecular nature, action and interactions of some Arabidopsis thaliana genes required for leaf venation pattern formation. PI: José Luis Micol (2005-2008; MEC BFU2005-01031).

2003

  • Genetic dissection of the role of postranscriptional gene silencing in the control of development in Arabidopsis thaliana. PI: María Rosa Ponce  (2003-2006; MCYT DGI BMC2003-09763).

2002

  • Caracterization of Arabidopsis thaliana genes involved in leaf development. PI: José Luis Micol (2002-2005; MCYT BMC2002-02840).
  • Automated gene mapping (GEN2001-4890-C07-07; PI: José Luis Micol), subproject of the "Integrated project of Arabidopsis functional genomics". Coordinator: Javier Paz-Ares (2002-2005; Strategic Action on Genomics and Proteomics, R&D&I National Plan of Spain).
  • Development and growth of leaves: identification of genetic networks (DAGOLIGN). Coordinator: Mieke Van Lijsebettens.  PI of the Spanish group: José Luis Micol (2002-2005; Human Potential Programme, Research Training Network HPRN-CT-2002-00267).

2001

  • Improvement of the equipment of a Genomics unit. PI: José Luis Micol (2001; Grants for the acquisition, renewal or improvement of research infrastructures; Generalitat Valenciana INF01-36).

2000

  • Characterization of genes involved in salt tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana. PI: José Luis Micol (2000-2003; MEC DGI BIO2000-1082).
  • Improvement of the equipment of the Genetics, Toxicology and Cell Biology groups in Elche Campus. PI: José Luis Micol (2000; Grants for the acquisition, renewal or improvement of research infrastructures; Generalitat Valenciana INF00-4).

1999

  • Genetic and molecular dissection of leaf morphogenesis in Arabidopsis thaliana. PI: José Luis Micol (1999-2002; MEC DGESIC PB98-1389).

1997

  • Characterization of Arabidopsis thaliana salt tolerant mutants. PI: José Luis Micol (1997-2000; CICYT BIO97-1050).

1996

  • Molecular genetics of leaf morphogenesis in Arabidopsis thaliana. PI: José Luis Micol (1996-1999; MEC DGES PB95-0685).

1995

  • Production from transgenic plants and testing of pharmaceutical proteins. PIs: Bernat Soria and José Luis Micol (1995-2001; IMPIVA 951101000300).
  • Genetic dissection of leaf morphogenesis in Arabidopsis thaliana. PI: José Luis Micol (1995-1996; MEC DGICYT special action APC95-019).

1994

  • Improvement of the scientific equipment of the Developmental Genetics group of the Universidad de Alicante. PI: José Luis Micol (1994; Generalitat Valenciana infrastructure grants).
  • Isolation and study of genes involved in the control of salt tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana. PI: José Luis Micol (1994-1997; CICYT BIO94-0253).
  • Plant Morphogenesis. PI: Tom Gerats. (1994-1998; European network funded by the Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research).

1993

  • Growth chambers for Arabidopsis thaliana. PI: José Luis Micol (1992; Generalitat Valenciana infrastructure grants).

1992

  • Molecular genetics of morphogenesis in Arabidopsis thaliana. PI: José Luis Micol (1992-1994; MEC DGICYT PB91-0749).