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New findings on plants’ ingenious defense against mutational damage Plants avoid mutational damage buildup by leveraging randomness in a process called segregation. Unlike passing on the same mutation to all offspring, plants distribute inherited damage randomly, with some offspring inheriting more mutations than others. This segregation process, faster in plants than in humans, holds agricultural promise. Understanding how plants handle mutational variations in their DNA could aid crop breeders in introducing beneficial mutations for enhanced yield. The study's findings advance knowledge crucial for crop breeding and yield enhancement. https://buff.ly/3Nd1gOW via University of Bergen #PlantScience #PlantSci #PlantPhysiology #Science #crops #CropBreeding #Plants Image: Mutations in plant DNA can be observed as mild effects in some "variegated" plants, where leaves become bleached and lose the ability to photosynthesize (see image). While this may be beautiful in your garden, it is not beneficial for crops. Credit: Iain George Johnston

New findings on plants’ ingenious defense against mutational damage Plants avoid mutational damage buildup by leveraging randomness in a process called segregation. Unlike passing on the same mutation to all offspring, plants distribute inherited damage randomly, with some offspring inheriting more mutations than others. This segregation process, faster in plants than in humans, holds agricultural promise. Understanding how plants handle mutational variations in their DNA could aid crop breeders in introducing beneficial mutations for enhanced yield. The study's findings advance knowledge crucial for crop breeding and yield enhancement. https://buff.ly/3Nd1gOW via University of Bergen #PlantScience #PlantSci #PlantPhysiology #Science #crops #CropBreeding #Plants Image: Mutations in plant DNA can be observed as mild effects in some "variegated" plants, where leaves become bleached and lose the ability to photosynthesize (see image). While this may be beautiful in your garden, it is not beneficial for crops. Credit: Iain George Johnston

🧬🌾🔬👨🎓💚📈🧑🌾🧩👍💚🍞📈 #agrobiodiversity for #agriculture - Back to the Future – Tapping into Ancient Grains for Food Diversity C. Friedrich H. Longin and Tobias Würschum https://lnkd.in/det-H27a #wheat #einkorn #emmer #spelt #durum #genebank #germplasm #plantbreeding #climatechange #Food #FoodSecurity "Einkorn, emmer, and spelt are old wheat species that have fed the world for centuries before they have nearly completely been replaced by modern bread wheat. Nowadays, the diversity of these old species lies frozen in gene banks and rare attempts aim to exploit them as a source for genetic diversity in modern wheat breeding. Here, we want to raise a debate on a more holistic exploitation of ancient species via their direct introduction to the consumer market as high quality products. Although exemplified only for ancient wheat species, this innovative self-financing strategy can be directly extended to other species. A central requirement for this concept is intensive communication, coordination, and interdisciplinary research along the entire production chain from farm to fork."

🧬🔬🌾🧩👨🎓📤📈👨🌾🌾💚🍞👍AGROBIODIVERSITY for AGROECOSYSTEM ---- Why Study Plant Breeding? ---- https://lnkd.in/d-J5XMwm - The world population is growing significantly and is predicted to be >9 billion by 2050. - There are no appreciable changes in availability of crop land globally. - Water tables are falling. - Climate change is increasing risks associated with crop production. - Crop yields must increase 2-fold by 2050 to meet the projected global demand for food and feed. #plantbreeding #FoodSecurity #climatechange #biodiversity #genebank #germplasm #drought #water #plantpathology #plantphysiology #bioinformatics #bigdata #AgData #science #knowledge #nature #society #prosperity

🧬🌾🔬👨🎓💚📈🧑🌾🧩👍💚🍞📈#agrobiodiversity for #agriculture - Back to the Future – Tapping into Ancient Grains for Food Diversity C. Friedrich H. Longin and Tobias Würschum https://lnkd.in/det-H27a #wheat #einkorn #emmer #spelt #durum #genebank #germplasm #plantbreeding #climatechange #Food #FoodSecurity #landraces "Einkorn, emmer, and spelt are old wheat species that have fed the world for centuries before they have nearly completely been replaced by modern bread wheat. Nowadays, the diversity of these old species lies frozen in gene banks and rare attempts aim to exploit them as a source for genetic diversity in modern wheat breeding. Here, we want to raise a debate on a more holistic exploitation of ancient species via their direct introduction to the consumer market as high quality products. Although exemplified only for ancient wheat species, this innovative self-financing strategy can be directly extended to other species. A central requirement for this concept is intensive communication, coordination, and interdisciplinary research along the entire production chain from farm to fork."

🥁#PlantasticDiscoveries, a series that explores questions in plant breeding and plant sciences! 🙋🏻♀️This time, let's answer: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐡𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐝? In the challenging world of modern agriculture, where every harvest counts, hybrid seeds have emerged as essential allies! ➡️ How? They harness the power of #genetics, combining the best traits from parent plants through a process called 𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒔-𝒑𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏. It occurs in wild and in controlled environments. ➡️ The result? Consistency, higher yields, disease resistance, and much more. This phenomenon is also known as 𝒉𝒚𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒅 𝒗𝒊𝒈𝒐𝒓. Yet another tool for making our #agrifood systems more resilient! 👇Learn more below! ❓Got more questions? Let us answer them: tinyurl.com/bdzhepr9

Our new publication: Metabolic Mechanisms Underlying Heat and Drought Tolerance in Lentil Accessions: Implications for Stress Tolerance Breeding mdpi.com/2574644 #mdpiplants via Plants MDPI

Innovation starts with research: Research is the foundation of agricultural innovation. By investing in scientific studies, we gain valuable insights into crop genetics, soil health, pest management, and more. Let's support research to unlock new solutions and drive the future of farming. #AgriculturalResearch #Innovation #SustainableFarming @CIAT_ @IFPRI @CIMMYT @RiceResearch @ICRISAT @ILRI @IWMI_ @ICRAF @CGIAR @BioversityIntl

🥕 📅 From October 2, the III International Symposium on Carrot and Other Apiaceae will be taking place in York (UK). You will be able to connect with some of our experts there, including Olivier Vimont, Head of the carrot breeding team ⤵️ ❓ Why is the genetic map a key tool for our customers? 🧬 A high-density genetic map is an essential tool for crop improvement: it enables us to understand the genetic basis and location of genetic regions associated with important agronomic traits. In this way, breeders can develop new cultivars with the following benefits: ✅ improved yield ; ✅ resistance to disease; ✅ stress tolerance. Envirotyping is also a cutting-edge tool that shows how the environment interacts with genetics. It helps adaptation to climate change. To find out more, come to York from October 2 to 5! We look forward to seeing you there. #VilmorinMikado #Agriculture #carrotsymposium2023

Frass production can be much faster than vermicompost, offering a diverse range of nutrients. While bio-fertilizers, compost, and manure are often studied primarily for their chemical composition, there is growing interest in understanding the biological processes that support plant nutrition. Compost's benefits extend beyond its NPK values, as it enhances soil biology, bring life to soil is a critical factor for successful agriculture. In a recent forum discussion, concerns about high electrical conductivity (EC) in frass was highlighted, often associated with high salt content in chemical fertilizers. However, high EC in frass also indicates the presence of essential micronutrients as minerals that are readily available to plants, thanks to the microbes in frass. Our analytical parameters must evolve with technological advancements. As we move forward, it's essential to delve deeper into the biological aspects of compost, rather than focusing solely on NPK values. Especially looking at Frass in that angle will show the true value of Insect Frass. #frass #insectfarming #sustainability #BSFL #affia #naturalfarming #compost