FP5 - Fifth Framework Programme (1998-2002)

• QLK5-1999-01493: COPOL - Integrated control of polysaccharide and lignin biosynthesis to improve cellulose content, availability and fibre quality
• QLK5-2000-00443: Enzyme discovery in hybrid aspen for fibre engineering
• QLRT-2001-00953: POPYOMICS - Linking physiology, molecular genetics and genomics to understand and improve yields of Populus for biomass and timber production across Europe

FAIR Programme (1994-1998)

• Commercial Success of ECLAIR Programme: AGRE-0021: Optimisation of lignin in crop and industrial plants through genetic engineering (OPLIGE)
• FAIR-CT95-0424: Tree Improvement Based on Lignin Engineering (TIMBER)
• FAIR-CT97-3386: EUROPOP - Genetic Diversity in the River Populations of the European Black Poplar for Evaluation of Biodiversity, Conservation Strategies, Nature Development and Genetic Improvement

AIR Programme (1990 -1996)

• AIR2-CT93-1661: Structure, Function and Industrial Applications of Plant Laccases and Peroxidases