Activities
The network activities are the core activities whose maintenance and development will be secured by the EVOLTREE network by finding internal resources, regardless of the availability of external funding.
e-Resources
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Maintainance and upgrading of the EVOLTREE e-Resources Portal
- Update information about EVOLTREE Network related activities: projects, workshops, meetings, job opportunities;
- Integrate the collaborative platform (from INRA Transfert to central web server at AIT);
- Release monthly internal newsletter.
Maintainance and upgrades for the eLab
- Update and populate existing databases (Gene sequences, genomic resources, genetic maps, georeferenced DBs of genetic diversity) hosted by different servers;
- Develop new databases;
- Maintain and upgrade the interoperable TAPIR interface;
- Adaptation of query interface;
- Develop new applications.
Infrastructure
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Repository centre (signed by the Parties on 28.02.2008)
- Running the storage system;
- Registration and management of the samples to be stored;
- Updating and advertising information of samples and resources available in the Repository.
Intensive Study Sites (signed by 20 parties)
- Coordination of activities implemented in ISS;
- Updating information on activities in ISS;
- Updating databases of each ISS;
- Limited monitoring of ecological or genetic data in ISSs;
- Facilitate visits and field work of partners of the network
- Provide mobility grants to carry out research work on these sites.
High throughput genotyping and sequencing systems
- Facilitate use of in house genotyping and sequencing facilities;
- Update information on availability and use of the facility.
- Update information on availability and use of the facility
Training
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Training
- Organise a variety of training courses each year in the field of forest ecosystem genetics and genomics.
- Provide funding to EVOLTREE partner participants to cover expenses for these courses.
Dissemination
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Dissemination activities include:
- Dissemination for stakeholders and public;
- Yearly internal newsletter and policy briefs;
- Update of general PA materials (poster, PowerPoint presentations, leaflets, etc.);
- Ensurance of high visibility in different fora.
Coordination
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Coordination
- Coordinate research, networking and dissemination of activities across the network;
- Budgetary management of the network;
- Prepare and organise a two day annual meeting of the whole network. Content of meetings: latest scientific results, development of common genomic resources, new activities and projects to be implemented;
- Prepare and organise the Governing Board and Executive Committee meetings.