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Breeding can fortify global robusta supplies to avert supply shortages. Globally, current levels of investment in robusta research and breeding are not sufficient to meet the growing demand for robusta or the evolving quality needs of the market. However, national breeding programs are positioning themselves for innovation. A global, collaborative breeding effort could address supply shortages and quality needs. This past year, WCR published the "Opportunities for robusta variety innovation report" to examine current and future trends for robusta supply and demand, as well as existing resources for genetic improvement. You can find out about WCR's work in robusta breeding and more in our annual report in addition to the white paper here: https://lnkd.in/gJGr6MUU

S&P Global presents to meeting of FAO’s International Plant Genetics Treaty I was delighted to be invited to Rome by the FAO to present on the structure of the global seed industry yesterday, along with my colleague Dr Eddie Oliver. This was to support the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) and updated a study first conducted 5 years ago. Amongst the purposes of the ITPGRFA are the conservation plant genetic resources and ensuring the equitable sharing of benefits. The presentation was based on the most comprehensive study ever undertaken of the global seed industry and draws on S&P Global’s Seed Market Analysis service and Capital IQ database. Over 1,000 companies were included in the analysis, ranging from the major, public companies with seed sales of around $10bn or more (e.g. Bayer and Corteva) to small, family-owned businesses with sales of less than $10m.

From disease and pest pressures to extreme weather conditions and dynamic economic markets, today’s farmers face a growing list of opportunities and challenges to producing safe, nutritious, and sustainable food supply. Advanced breeding technologies like gene editing can help speed the development of new solutions by creating an improved plant using the DNA that is native to that plant. To support transparency and build trust, Corteva Agriscience is proud to be a founding member of Plant Breeding Innovation Management Program. Read more about it on my blog: https://lnkd.in/gCHRQVTn #KeepGrowing

“UV light signaling is the next frontier in plant science, changing the paradigm of crop production gains without relying on gene modification, chemical inputs or time-intensive breeding programs,” said Steve Sibulkin, BioLumic CEO. “Collaborating with supply chain partners like Gro Alliance and their network of corn and soybean farmers and seed companies means we can rapidly deploy new Genetic Expression Traits™ in crops that increase grower profitability and contribute to a more sustainable global food production system.” Read more about how BioLumic uses UV Light to boost seed performance in the most recent edition of Ag News, out in print soon! #GeneticExpressionTraits #SeedTraits #AgTech #ProgrammingPlants

BioLumic’s Light-Activated Seed Treatment Enhances Corn Production BioLumic uses light to enhance seed traits without genetic modification, resulting in over 7.3% yield gain in inbred corn. They plan to launch light-treated seeds for corn by 2025 and are expanding into soybeans. Steve Sibulkin, BioLumic CEO, highlighted the technology’s transformative potential: “By activating Genetic Expression Traits in corn parent lines and showing the ability to lock in those traits to hybrid corn progeny without any ensuing treatments, our UV light technology is rewriting the playbook for seed production. It eliminates years of trait identification and breeding work for driving yield, quality, and plant health without the multi-year regulatory process associated with genetic modification.” Read more here -> https://lnkd.in/e_fTxctC

🌱 Seedtalk Highlights: Episode 5 📽️ What does genome editing and plant breeding innovation mean for consumers? Join Alejandra Castillo, CEO of the International Grain Trade Coalition (IGTC), as she shares the exporter's perspective on these advancements and their impact on global trade. 👉 Watch the full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/ekMe2NzF #WorldSeed2024

The Agriculture & Food Systems Institute (AFSI) USA is hosting its fourth workshop on Gene Edited Plants: Context and Communication for Plant Breeding Innovation, on December 10-11, 2024, in Daejeon, South Korea. SEMPRE AGTECH will be presenting on "Genome Editing Regulations in Brazil" on December 10, sharing insights about our regulatory framework and experiences. This event, supported by CropLife International, brings together experts, government officials, and stakeholders to discuss opportunities and foster a science-based regulatory environment for genome editing in agriculture. #GenomeEditing #AgricultureInnovation #RegulatoryFramework #Biotechnology #PlantBreeding #SustainableAgriculture #ScienceBasedPolicy #BrazilBiotech #AgTech #GlobalCollaboration

#Euroseeds2024 🎙️Kardung Max, Wageningen University & Research, has talked about the cost of regulating plant breeding innovation using the example of 2⃣ #HorizonEurope projects 👉 GeneBEcon EU project and DETECTIVE. 🤩GeneBEcon has proposed 6⃣ options for regulating NGTs for plants🌱🧬👇 https://lnkd.in/eEcuKd4U 👆All the regulatory options of GeneBEcon require some level of biosafety data to ensure the NGT plant is as safe as comparable conventional plants! 💡The aim of DETECTIVE is to closely monitor legal developments in the field of NGTs in the EU and internationally and carry out legal and socio-economic impact analyses of various EU policy scenarios. 💬"If the EU wants to encourage investment in NGTs, the current regulatory process needs to be adapted!" #NGTs #newgenomictechniques #plantbreeding #geneediting #CRISPR

🌱 New Report Published In December, Teis Hansen and I finalised a report titled: "Exploring the Potential Legal Uncertainties, Increased Costs, and New Dependencies for Danish Plant Breeders." The report investigates how regulatory changes in the European Union, particularly regarding new genomic techniques (NGTs), might impact Danish plant breeders. It explores critical themes such as increased patenting, accessibility of genetic resources, and the broader implications for #innovation, #sustainability, and #collaboration in plant breeding and agriculture. Apart from this being a very important and timely topic, the report also provides a valuable foundation for engaging innovation students in discussing complex topics like intellectual property systems and their impact on the future of agriculture. 📄 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dQGvzGGB Look forward to hearing your thoughts on these pressing issues 🌾

Why Measure Plant Phenotypes? Measuring plant 🌱 phenotypes is essential for several reasons. Phenotypes reflect the interplay between genetic 🧬 factors and environmental 🌡️☀️💧conditions, making them a critical focus in plant research and breeding programs. They provide valuable insights for environmental studies, the evaluation of cultivation inputs such as fertilizers and plant protection agents, and ecotoxicological assessments. Whatever your purpose for studying phenotypes, LemnaTec offers advanced tools for digital, non-invasive phenotypic measurements 📷💻. Our #phenotyping technology caters to a wide range of applications—contact us to discuss your specific needs! Mail to info@lemnatec.com or call +49 2408 981850 #phenomics #imageprocessing #lifescience #nynomic