World Coffee Research’s Post

### The Intriguing Field of Agrobiotechnology Agrobiotechnology is revolutionizing agriculture by applying biotechnological tools to improve crop yields, enhance nutritional value, and increase resistance to pests and diseases. This field involves genetic engineering, molecular markers, and tissue culture techniques to develop innovative solutions for food security and sustainable agriculture. Recent advancements include the creation of drought-resistant crops and biofortified plants with higher levels of essential vitamins and minerals. Agrobiotechnology aims to meet the growing global food demands while minimizing environmental impact. #Agrobiotechnology #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSecurity

To get a sense of where #FoodisHealth (and agtech) is going behind the scenes, I recommend you read Venky Ramachandran recent post. It illuminates what iSelect Fund is seeing assemble in the background between microbiome, crop genetics, bioactive, regenerative, and food science. There will be a point where we can deterministically achieve endpoints (Six Sigma level output on a target level of protein, Omega 6, and a taste profile) from a recipe of inputs (Crop genetics, microbes, and farm practices). All with the ability to optimize for cost through a combination of agriculture, but also suplementation in bioactives and fortifications in later stages.

💡 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗕𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗼𝗳-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗣𝗥/𝗖𝗮𝘀𝟵 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀. 🥔𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗲𝘀, we're leveraging this technology in 2️⃣ exciting ways:🧬:  - ✅Modifying genes to craft a potato variety with 𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮. - 🤩 Modifying genes to develop a 𝙋𝙑𝙔-𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙥𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙤.   😲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲, 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆, 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴! 👆 Our CRISPR/Cas9 gene modifications are providing precise changes, minimizing unwanted alterations and increasing agronomic performance. #NGTs #CRISPR #geneediting #biobasedeconomy #circularbioeconomy #plantbreeding #poultryfeed #sustainableagriculture Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) INRAE ILVO (Instituut voor Landbouw, Visserij- en Voedingsonderzoek) HZPC FN3PT inov3PT

📢 New Publication Announcement 📢 We are excited to announce the publication of a significant new review article titled "Direct-Seeded Rice: Genetic Improvement of Game-Changing Traits for Better Adaptation" by our team — Priyanka NEGI, Jagadish RANE, Rajendra Sadashiv WAGH, Tukaram Jayaram BHOR, Dipti Digambar GODSE, Priyanka JADHAV C. ANILKUMAR, Dasari SREEKANTH, K. SAMMI REDDY, Sharad Ramrao GADAKH, K. M. BORAIAH, C. B. HARISHA, and P. S. BASAVARAJ. 🌟 Key Highlights: 🌾 Focus on Climate-Resilient Traits: The review emphasizes critical traits that can make DSR a more sustainable and widely adopted method of rice cultivation. 🧬 Innovative Breeding Techniques: It explores the use of advanced techniques, such as genome editing and speed breeding, to address DSR's current limitations. 🌍 Global Impact: The findings have the potential to influence DSR practices on a global scale, offering a pathway to more sustainable rice production. This publication is a valuable resource for researchers, farmers, and policymakers aiming to enhance the resilience and sustainability of rice production in the face of climate change. 🔗 Access the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gmqP3m7w

First #seedless_blackberry in the world, developed #using_CRISPR. @PairwisePL scientists edited multiple genes to add high-density compact and thornless traits, which allow berry harvesters to better access the fruit. #GenomeEditing #Agri_Innovation https://lnkd.in/gcJanmMa

🌱Peas are #plant protein powerhouses (phew, that's a lot of P's!), but quality relies on sulfur availability. Bachelet et al., with the help of #SequenceServer, explore how #pea compensates for low-sulfur environments using #sulfate transport systems. Huge congrats to the authors! Check out the paper using the link in the comments! #genomics #agriculture #bioinformatics 

I recently came across a long-term study by the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn that shows that plants genetically adapt to organic farming methods. The researchers grew barley over 23 years under both organic and conventional conditions. They found that organically grown barley developed genetic variants that were better adapted to nutrient fluctuations and environmental stress. In my opinion, these results emphasise the importance of breeding plant varieties specifically for organic farming in order to improve resilience and yields. I believe that these findings are crucial not only for future food security, but also for the future use of plants in medicine. With RoBoCut, we want to contribute to the future supply of high-quality plants worldwide. In vitro plant production methods can produce plants that are optimised for organic farming, particularly by selecting for traits that improve resilience and adaptation to organic systems. By automating this process, RoBoCut enables the production of organic plants even under sub-optimal conditions. Do you believe that the future of plant production can be organic? You can find the study here: https://lnkd.in/e9k7PjHC #RoBoCut #SmarterPropagationBetterPlants #plantmoreplants #AI #Vision #agtec

🌱 Maximize Your Agricultural Product’s Potential 🌱 At Biome Makers Inc., we help you gain deeper insights into your products. Consider these critical questions: - Do you understand your product’s modes of action? - Can you validate performance beyond yield? - How does your product perform in different locations? - Do you know the benefits and limitations related to the soil microbiome? - Which cropping systems and conditions are best for your product? Our BeCrop Technology offers comprehensive insights into soil microbiology, helping you validate, differentiate, and optimize your products. Join us in revolutionizing agriculture with data-driven insights! 🌍🌾 #Agriculture #SoilHealth #ProductValidation #SustainableFarming #Innovation #BiomeMakers #BeCropTechnology

"The integration of biotechnology, genomic research, and DNA-based genetic markers ushered in a new era of molecular plant breeding, now considered the foundation of crop improvement in the 21st century." These advancements provide crop breeders with innovative tools that enhance the efficiency, precision, cost-effectiveness, and generation time in developing new varieties with desired traits. In this review, Ngure and Watanabe (2024) offer insights on securing the sustainability of your favorite beverage [☕️] amid the challenges posed by climate change. #Coffee #Sustainability #SDGs https://lnkd.in/ejX2_RSz Godfrey M. Ngure Kazuo Watanabe University of Tsukuba

Exciting news from the biologicals space in Brazil! Gênica secures R$68 million ($12 million) in funding, marking the largest transaction for ag biologicals in the country this year. Gênica, founded in 2015 by Fernando Reis and Prof. Dr. Carlos Labate, focuses on innovative bio-based products for agriculture. Their offerings span bio-inoculants, bio-stimulants, and bio-pesticides, aiming to enhance nutrient-uptake efficiency, plant physiology management, and pest control in farming practices. Learn more about their groundbreaking work here: [Link to the article] #AgBiologicals #AgricultureInnovation