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In a world working to feed a growing population while minimizing environmental impact, balanced genetic selection is essential. Learn more in an article written by Eduardo Souza, VP of Research and Development for Aviagen, Breeding a sustainable future: balanced genetic selection optimized with genomics https://bit.ly/3UMefd6 #Aviagen #BreedingSuccessTogether

We’ll share the recap of our genetic engineering module with The ODIN soon, but in the meantime, let’s have some fun.😬😂🤣 #geneticengineering #crispr #dna #agtech #agriculture #stem #sciencememes #madscientist #changefoodforgood

We are going to be seeing more and more headlines like this, and it is all part of a massive propaganda campaign. Do not be fooled. Gene editing and other genetic engineering technologies are NOT the answer. Several years ago, the highly respected science journal Nature Magazine published a news article reporting that conventional breeding substantially out-performs genetic engineering for several very important traits -- drought tolerance and the ability of crops to use nitrogen (e.g., from fertilizer or manure) more efficiently. The scientist Doug Gurian-Sherman dove into this topic in great detail and dispelled the notion that GE technologies are the answer to our future problems in his piece: Plant Breeding vs. GMOs: Conventional Methods Lead the Way in Responding to Climate Change. Link is below. https://lnkd.in/eJ8JNGQC #organic #organicfood #climatechange #eco

In a pocket of central Louisiana, a surprising crop for that area is taking root — sugarcane. With support of NIFA, Land-grant Universities across the nation are maximizing plants’ positive genetic traits through targeted plant breeding efforts. Employing DNA markers, gene editing, drone imaging and advanced statistical modeling, precision breeding allows crop breeders to more easily identify and deploy specific traits in their varieties. https://lnkd.in/e4AXd-FK

🌱 Exciting News from North American Genomics at the PAG 31 Conference! 🌱 We're thrilled to unveil our latest innovation in agricultural genomics – a high-throughput workflow developed for AgriSeq™ targeted genotyping by sequencing. This breakthrough addresses the critical needs of the agricultural community, promising a future of resilient and productive crop varieties. Our poster, titled “High-throughput workflow developed for AgriSeq™ targeted genotyping by sequencing for agricultural applications”, showcases our use of the cutting-edge Thermo Fisher Scientific Ion GeneStudio S5 system. We're setting new standards in precision, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in crop genetic analysis. #PAGConference #AgriSeq #Genomics #CropImprovement #HighThroughputGenotyping

In today's Tellus -- see how ARS scientists have bred new disease-resistant sugarbeet lines using cutting-edge genome mapping technologies! By adapting new genomic lines, plant breeders can greatly improve the sugarbeet’s tolerance to disease. ARS scientists expect discoveries like these through DNA analysis, will create more efficiencies in surgarbeets, and other crops. https://loom.ly/eXTPPO8

If you missed the first seminar of the PBC Seminar Series, check out this YouTube link to tune into Dr. Feng Zhang's seminar on "Precision genome editing for crop improvement." 🧬🌱 https://lnkd.in/giMPvsXi

The CRISPR/Cas genome-editing techniques offer unparalleled prospects for fundamental plant biology research and crop breeding. Nevertheless, the absence of effective delivery techniques has restricted the extensive implementation of these groundbreaking innovations in the field of plant science. A highly effective method for delivering the CRISPR/Cas system without the need for genetic modification was published by a plant virus research group in China in 2023. This method utilizes the modified tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV), which is an RNA virus capable of infecting more than 1000 different plant species. This is AI generated educational Video.

Are you interested in Genomic Prediction and Plant Breeding? I am glad to share with you that my first first-author paper has been published! In this paper, we proposed a methodology to combine genetic and environmental data to predict maize grain yield in multi-environment trials, under different cross-validation scenarios. We have used data from the Genomes to Fields initiative, comprising several states in the US. Special thanks to the co-authors Caio Canella Vieira, Kaio Olimpio, and Samuel Fernandes for all the support and insights. (Note: code shared in the comments) https://lnkd.in/eEyhkiwK #genomicprediction #plantbreeding

Alhmdolillah 2nd publication. Abstract. Plant tissue culture techniques have been created as a novel tool to support plant breeders in crop improvement perspectives as an enabling and developing technology. To improve the accessibility of currently available germplasm, generate new genetic variation for crop improvement, and accomplish goals that are not achievable through traditional breeding methods, these innovative tools can be used to either speed up or increase the efficiency of the breeding process. These include eliminating pathogens from planting materials, removing sexual incompatibility using an embryo rescue technique, producing haploids via anther culture, utilizing protoplast technology for somatic hybridization, utilizing gene transformation in transgenic technology, and, above all, inducing new genetic variability through somaclonal variation and the selection of desired agronomic traits. Therefore, the plant tissue culture method holds great promise for producing exceptional quality plants and selecting beneficial variants in highly productive genotypes that are well-adapted and have improved stress tolerance and disease resistance capacity