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As #COP16 approaches, we advocate for making access to digital sequence information (#DSI) open, free and fair to enable technological innovations for new solutions to global challenges – such as the decline in #biodiversity. Together with strong partners in the field of biological data – including several NFDI4Biodiversity partners and consortia of the German National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI) – we have issued a declaration urgently encouraging negotiators to ensure that DSI remains open and accessible:

In an open letter, 37 Nobel laureates and over 1,500 scientists appeal to Members of the European Parliament, urging them to support New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) as a crucial tool in addressing the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and food insecurity. The letter emphasizes the need for a science-based approach, highlighting the potential of NGTs in fostering sustainable agriculture. Additionally focusing on the improvement of food security and contributing to economic prosperity, while urging MEPs to reject anti-science sentiments and embrace evidence-based policymaking. Cibus is excited to see the scientific community coming together on the vital technology of genomic agriculture. Read on: https://lnkd.in/e9ec5QzZ #Cibus #Geneediting #Agriculture

Up next: A moderated discussion on the need for and risks of new genomic techniques (NGTs) and their products, organised by Euractiv. Background: On 5 July 2023, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a new Regulation on plants produced by certain new genomic techniques in the light of NGT plants' potential to contribute to addressing current challenges in the agri-food system (e.g. climate change, biodiversity loss) and the need for the reduction of external dependencies, i.e. well-functioning, diversified and sustainable global value chains. --> European Commission: new technologies in #biotechnology (https://lnkd.in/gidRbUf3) https://lnkd.in/g9VmkfY5

🌟 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐎𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐇𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐮𝐩 & 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐧𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧.𝐜𝐨𝐦/𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐬 In this webinar, she will delve into the theory and provide a short demonstration of her recent work, highlighting the following key aspects: 𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭: Storm surges, flooding, and seawater encroachment onto agricultural land are anticipated to rise with climate change, significantly altering soil properties and microbial communities. The study focuses on a naturally occurring saltmarsh-terrestrial pasture gradient, evaluating the resistance and resilience of microbial communities during seawater flooding. Hypotheses include pre-adaptation factors, community return to pre-flooding states, and predicting microbial diversity using Machine Learning (ML). The findings reveal alterations in soil properties, resilience in salt marsh communities, and a functional shift in enzyme activities, emphasizing the importance of understanding bacterial physiology for comprehending storm surge impact on agricultural systems. 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Saturday, 25th Nov 2023 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 11:30 AM Paris Time 〰️ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬: 🔵 LinkedIn rb.gy/2v5tt 💬 WhatsApp: rb.gy/bziel 👍 Facebook: rb.gy/y5gks 📸 Instagram: rb.gy/ascjm 📣 Bioinfo Discussion Forum: rb.gy/w7i17 #EnvironmentalScience #ResearchWebinar #ClimateChangeImpact #SoilHealth #BacterialPhysiology #ScientificResearch #DataAnalysis #Bioinformatics #MachineLearningResearch #MicrobialEcology #Sustainability #ClimateResilienceWebinar #BiologicalResearch #ScienceInsights #WebinarAlert #EducationalEvent #NyBerManWebinars #KnowledgeSharing #Agroecosystems #ClimateAdaptation #ScientificDiscoveries #MicrobialDiversityAnalysis #EnvironmentalStudies #AgriTech #SustainableAgriculture #MicrobiomeAnalysis #BioinformaticsInsights #LearnWithNyBerMan #InsightsInScience

🧑🎓🧩🧬🔬🧑🌾 The AGENT project - ➡️will establish a network of actively cooperating European genebanks and thus initiate a process of conversion: the genebanks will transition from a rather passive seed repository into active bio-digital resource centres. https://lnkd.in/eb-gSpMM "This is what we refer to as the ‘Activated GEnebank NeTwork (AGENT)’. Historic characterisation and evaluation (C&E) data will be digitised and integrated between genebanks on the basis of ‘bridging material’ – genebank accessions stored in duplication at multiple genebanks, mostly by exchange of material in the past. Partner genebanks will purify and substantiate material with dense genotypic information, hence establishing ‘precision collections’, which will be used for systematic, coordinated, standardised and sustainable accumulation of phenotype information related to biotic stress. A selected sub-set (‘sub-precision collection’) will be exchanged among partners after defining European mega-environments, and evaluated for its abiotic stress tolerance. All newly generated data will be used to establish methods of genomic prediction for wheat and barley accession in European (and international) genebanks provided with dense genotype information. The objectives of AGENT are being exemplified using barley and wheat. Concepts and protocols established for these species can then be easily transferred to datasets existing for other crop GenRes collections, thus generating impact for holdings of many crop species far beyond the project boundaries." **** ➡️Modern #agriculture faces enormous challenges over the coming decades. ➡️ #plantbreeding #FoodSecurity #biotechnology #genebank #germplasm #seedbank #Genomics #EC #EU #StrongerTogether #resistance #agroecosystem #agrobiodiversity #farmers #agriculture #CAP #greendeal #ecology #OneHealth #AI #IoT #DSS “You can’t build a peaceful world on empty stomachs and human misery”. #NormanBorlaug Norman Borlaug #NobelPrize Plantbreeding is increasingly being recognised as a key factor in addressing foodsecurity. - #wisdom #strength #beauty - #onehealth - #ZeroHunger - #science #knowledge #nature #society #prosperity

🇪🇺 Policy Briefs by our Bicikl Project's consortium address the likes of the European Commission's EU Environment and Climate, EU Science, Research and Innovation and Biodiversa+ with recommendations about linked, open & future-proof #FAIRdata in #biodiversity. ➡️ Find more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/dWrtBi8E #opendata #biodiversity #biodiversitydata #naturalhistory #digitalization #nathist #taxonomy #species #openscience #openresearch #publications #taxonomy #phylogeny #omics #metabarcoding #BiCIKL_H2020

🌱𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 - 𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐫e 𝐒𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠🌱 Did you know that out of 400,000 known plant species, only 900 have had their genomes sequenced? This is a mere 0.2%! With climate change, habitat loss, and diseases threatening 40% of plant species, understanding plant genetics is more critical than ever. These statistics are up to date as of 2022, highlighting the urgency of advancing plant genomics to safeguard biodiversity and food security. Traditional short-read sequencing falls short due to the massive size and complexity of plant genomes, which can range from 61 Mb to a staggering 152 Gb (X50 the human genome length). Enter nanopore sequencing! This cutting-edge technology processes entire DNA fragments, enabling ultra-long reads that simplify genome assembly. Nanopore sequencing not only allows us to produce high-quality genome assemblies but also to preserve genetic diversity and identify beneficial traits for crop breeding. This is especially vital as just 20 plant species occupy 90% of arable land, making our food supply vulnerable to climate impacts. With nanopore technology, we can achieve reference-quality genomes in just a week, revealing new insights into plant evolution and domestication. This is a game-changer for plant conservation and sustainable agriculture. Let's harness the power of nanopore sequencing to secure a sustainable future for our planet and its precious plant biodiversity! 🌱🔬 full text: https://lnkd.in/dxGnYnTh #PlantScience #Genomics #NanoporeSequencing #Sustainability #AgricultureInnovation

🧪Its Day 2 🙂. We're Celebrating National Science Week🐝🦅, and For today the focus is on the the richness of our country’s biodiversity. The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) Biobank houses a treasure trove of biological samples, offering researchers an unparalleled opportunity to explore and uncover novel solutions. Whether it's in the field of medicine, agriculture, or biotechnology, the possibilities are limitless! Cutting-edge research: SANBI is at the forefront of scientific research, leveraging the richness of our biodiversity to find innovative solutions to global challenges. By investing in biodiversity conservation and research, we can pave the way for a sustainable and healthier future. SA Biodiversity (SANBI) #nationalscienceweek #Pharmaceuticals #Science #Innovation #Nature #SouthAfrica

🌾🌿 Exciting Announcement! 🌿🌾 We are thrilled to welcome Dr Stéphanie Swarbreck, a renowned leader in Crop Molecular Physiology, to the PhenomUK Research Infrastructure - UK Plant Phenomics Conference 2024! Dr Swarbreck serves as the Group Leader in Crop Molecular Physiology and holds the prestigious Janet Harker Official Fellowship in #BiologicalSciences at Girton College, University of Cambridge. Her cutting-edge research is pivotal in shaping sustainable agricultural practices that align with environmental conservation. At the conference, she will present her groundbreaking abstract, "𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐧𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞." This work explores innovative approaches to wheat cultivation that reduce environmental impact while maintaining high yields. With a focus on regenerative agriculture practices, such as no-till farming and the use of cover crops, Dr Swarbreck's research assesses how current and novel wheat varieties perform under these sustainable conditions. #Join us in discovering how her work with crop varieties requiring lower nitrogen application and her collaborations in Ethiopia and India are setting the stage for more sustainable agricultural practices worldwide. Don't miss the opportunity to gain insights from one of the foremost experts in the field at Phenom UK 2024. Register here: https://shorturl.at/anxA4. 🌱 #PhenomUK2024 #SustainableAgriculture #RegenerativeFarming #CropScience #EnvironmentalConservation #AgriculturalResearch #CropMolecularPhysiology

An important but often overlooked step in the green transition: Research center maps crucial climate genes in crops https://lnkd.in/gyzbreGj The barley community is rallying around a new research venture, the Resilient Barley Initiative, that will devote significant resources to developing new varieties that can withstand our changing climate. This article showcases emerging new genomic techniques (NGTs) that will aid in the acceleration of this work, and serves as a great reminder that we must keep all "tools in the toolbox" if we hope to tackle this grand challenge.