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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

Setaria italica, commonly known as foxtail millet, serves as an excellent model for C4 photosynthetic crop plants. Despite its advantageous characteristics, there has been limited research on its genomic diversity and potential for genetic enhancement. Using high throughput sequencing, researchers assembled 110 core-set reference-level genomes, enabling the creation of a comprehensive pan-genome and a graph-based genome for Setaria. By conducting large-scale genetic studies across 68 traits in 13 different environments, researchers identified promising genes that could enhance millet cultivation in diverse geographic locations. These discoveries are poised to revolutionize millet breeding through marker-assisted selection, genomic selection, and genome editing, thereby accelerating crop improvement strategies tailored to various climatic conditions. Download our Novogene case study to learn more. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQEFAHhg

How is the genomic value used in Estimated Breeding Values? Genomics is about relationships.  The manner in which genomics is incorporated into industry genetic evaluations, using either the relationship or marker effects approach, is referred to as a ‘single-step’ genetic evaluation, reflecting that genomics data is analysed simultaneously with other sources of information.  Learn more https://lnkd.in/gqnYSgdp

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🌱 As someone who studied plant breeding and genetics, with a minor in plant pathology, I’ve always been fascinated by beneficial plant-microbe interactions. My graduate studies fueled my conviction that we need to harness these biological powers for the greater good. For too long, this potential has been overlooked in modern plant breeding. I was fortunate to enable forward breeding with native traits in a previous role, and now, I’m thrilled to see advancements in microbiome gene breeding (M gene breeding). 🌾 This innovative approach allows us to engineer beneficial microbial communities that enhance plant health and resilience against pathogens. It’s exciting to witness technology finally catching up to our understanding of the microbiome's role in crop production, paving the way for sustainable agriculture and global food security. For more details: https://lnkd.in/gVDYU_ME #PlantBiotechnology #Microbiome #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSecurity #Innovation #CropProduction #PlantHealth

🥁#PlantasticDiscoveries, a series that explores questions in plant breeding and plant sciences! 🙋🏻♀️This time, let's answer: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸? Gene bank is a specialized facility that collects, preserves, and stores genetic material, such as seeds, plant tissues, or DNA, from a wide variety of species. The primary purpose of gene banks is to maintain the genetic diversity of these species for future use in 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 🧑🌾🔬♻️🏞️ 🇳🇴 Svalbard Global Seed Vault is one of the most famous ones in part also due to its unique location: it looks pretty photogenic, check the post below! It can hold 4.5 million varieties and has a year-round temperature of -18°C. 🥶 ❓Got more questions? Let us answer them: t.ly/glLGr #GeneBank #CropEnhancement #GeneticDiversity #Conservation #ScienceEducation

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Myth or Fact? Traditional plant breeding methods can take a long time – sometimes a decade or more to get the desired result. Fact – However, Gene editing tools make the process of improving plants much more efficient! Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wJvkh #GeneEditing #PlantBreeding

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Pop quiz! True or False: Gene editing involves making specific changes to the genetic code of an organism to enhance desirable qualities and remove undesirable ones. The answer is True: Traditional plant breeding methods can take a long time – sometimes a decade or more to get the desired result. Gene editing tools make the process of improving plants much more efficient. Think you have what it takes to ace our plant breeding quiz? Test your knowledge here: https://brnw.ch/21wGyGh #GeneEditing #Genomics #PlantBreeding