GEroNIMO works on chicken and pig, the most used sources of animal protein worldwide, to provide breeders with new knowledge and tools to promote innovative genome- and epigenome-enabled selection methods for traits related to production (quantity and quality), efficiency, productive longevity, fertility, resilience and welfare.
GEroNIMO also proposes demand-driven innovation employing a multiactor approach through the involvement of breeders, professional associations of animal production, and scientists, engaged from the planning phase to the dissemination of results over Europe.
GEroNIMO builds on existing academic and commercial knowledge and will analyze large populations to quantify the contribution of genetic and epigenetic variation in gene expression, trait variation and trade-offs between traits.
GEroNIMO proposes a comprehensive and enhanced characterization of diversity by integrating epigenetic diversity into conservation purposes, corresponding to a new integrated conservation strategy.