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🌽 Discover the game-changing potential of double haploids in your corn breeding program. 🚀 Achieve 100% homozygosity in just one generation with cutting-edge technology. 💡 Struggling with challenges in double haploid production? 📈 Get expert guidance to optimize your strategy and achieve unparalleled results! #cornbreeding #doublehaploids #plantbreeding #agriculture #seedtechnology #cropimprovement #genetics #cornresearch #farmingsolutions #plantgenomics #agtech #breedinginnovation

Exciting Advances in Plant Breeding Unlocking the Potential of Pangenome Analysis Pangenome analysis in plant breeding refers to the comprehensive study of genetic variation across multiple individuals or strains within a species. It involves analyzing not only the core set of genes shared by all individuals but also the variable genes unique to specific individuals or populations. This approach allows breeders to access a broader genetic diversity pool, aiding in the development of more resilient and productive crop varieties. By identifying novel genes and traits, pangenome analysis revolutionizes crop improvement strategies for sustainable agriculture. It fosters the discovery of novel alleles and genetic combinations, driving innovation in crop improvement. With its potential to accelerate breeding programs and foster crop resilience, pangenome analysis represents a game-changer for the future of food security. #PlantBreeding #PangenomeAnalysis #CropInnovation #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSecurity #Genetics #LinkedInConversation

📢 Our new #SpecialIssue "Molecular Breeding and Genetic Improvement of Oilseed Crops" is now open for submissions! Guest Editors: Dr. Chong Zhang and Prof. Dr. Chuanzhi Zhao ⏳ Deadline: 15 October 2024 👇 Find more information here: https://lnkd.in/eD_ARBSx #AgricultureMdpi #oilseedcrops #molecularbreeding #marker_assistedbreeding #omicsresearch #genemapping #growthanddevelopment #yield #plantheight #bioticstress #abioticstress #growthperiod #functionalgenes #genetictransformation 

[Did you know?] 🐐 Goats are a key part of Greece’s livestock sector, with two main indigenous breeds: Eghoria and Skopelos. 🇬🇷 Researchers analyzed the genetic profiles of these breeds using genomic tools. Key findings: 🔬 Both breeds show high levels of genetic diversity 📉 Low levels of inbreeding between the two breeds (Fst = 0.04362) 📍 Farms tend to group by geographical location This study marks the first genome-based analysis of these native breeds and opens the door for future selective breeding, traceability, and conservation efforts. 🌱 To find out more about this study : https://lnkd.in/e6QHFS8J #GoatBreed #GreekLivestock #GeneticDiversity #SustainableFarming #ConservationScience #Eghoria #Skopelos #EURCEAB #erfp

A webinar not to be missed if you are in any way connected to breeding beef or dairy cattle (globally). Imagine being able to identify your best genetics, genomically select the traits you’d like, multiply these many times over and then affordably transfer these into recipient females. This is the Nbryo vision.

Check out Robert Outram’s recent article in #FishFarmerMagazine exploring the future of gene editing in aquaculture. He delves into the pros, cons, and the UK government's stance on this innovative technology. https://hubs.la/Q02JBL0q0 We believe genome editing will be crucial for the aquaculture industry as we all work to meet the demands of a growing global population. Rapid advancements in aquaculture genetics that respect the environment are essential for producers to keep pace. Genome editing presents a unique opportunity to introduce targeted genetic variation, leading to significant improvements in performance, health, and sustainability. The article quotes experts in the field, including key insights from CAT’s Director of Breeding, Dr. Alejandro Gutierrez. Alejandro emphasizes the importance of farming sterile animals as a foundational approach to realizing the benefits of genome editing. At CAT, we're leading many discussions with regulators worldwide, providing the latest insights to support informed policy-making. Do you agree gene editing is the future of sustainable farming? Tell us what you think. #Aquaculture #CRISPR #PrecisionBreeding #Sustainability #AnimalWelfare

Over the coming weeks we will be introducing our team and sharing their stories, strengths and superpowers with you.  🌱 Meet Prof. Ben Hayes, Zero Net Emissions Agriculture CRC Research Director  We're thrilled to introduce Prof. Ben Hayes, a renowned researcher in the field of genetic improvement of livestock, crops, pastures, and aquaculture species. Ben is our Research Director, responsible for overseeing the team planning and delivering projects across four key research programs. 🔬 A Groundbreaking Career  Ben is the co-inventor of genomic prediction, a revolutionary technology that has transformed livestock and crop breeding. This technique is now widely used to predict future trait outcomes in various species, including dairy cattle. Thanks to this work, nearly every dairy bull chosen worldwide is selected based on genomic predictions, leading to remarkable improvements in key traits.  🏆 Achievements and Recognition  Together with his co-workers, Ben developed and commercialised feed efficiency and heat tolerance genomic breeding values for dairy cattle, and genomic breeding values for fertility and parasite resistance for beef cattle.  On the crop side, Ben has developed predictions for quality in wheat and yields in sugarcane.  Ben is author of over 300 journal papers, including the first paper to demonstrate that lower methane emissions in cattle could be selected for with genomic breeding values, and the first paper that demonstrated that rumen microbiome profiles could accurately predict methane emissions.  Ben has a long history with CRCs – he did his PhD with the first Beef CRC in Rockhampton, was a researcher in the second and third Beef CRCs and the Sheep CRC, and was a program leader in the Dairy Futures CRC, which received the Cooperative Research Australia Award for Excellence in Innovation. Ben is a Clarivate highly cited researcher (2020-2023). 🌍 Global Impact and Collaboration  Ben led the 1000 Bull Genomes Project, a global consortium involving more than 30 institutions that have sequenced more than 6000 cattle genomes across 55 breeds. His work has not only advanced livestock and crop breeding but has also paved the way for further research in human disease prediction using genomic technology. 🌟 Superpowers  Ben is a father of three, including a newborn. He enjoys growing vegies and building Lego with his kids.  We’re delighted to have Ben on our team. #ZeroNetEmissions #Team #Research #Agriculture #CRC #CooperativeResearchCentre #livestock #cattle #genomicresearch

📢 Excited to share our latest blog post on "An Embarrassingly Simple Approach to Enhance Transformer Performance in Genomic Selection for Crop Breeding". Genomic selection (GS) is crucial in crop breeding, and our work demonstrates a novel Transformer-based approach to address its challenges. Check out the full article here: https://bit.ly/4dIDaqC #GenomicSelection #CropBreeding #DeepLearning #Transformers

New Study Reveals Key Factors for Successful Embryo Transfers in Cattle In a recent study that’s sure to turn some heads in the agricultural community, researchers have delved into the intricate relationship between the corpus luteum, coexistent follicles, and embryo transfer outcomes in Hanwoo cattle. This work, led by https://lnkd.in/egsW47tk

Honored to share our recently published paper on assessing the genetic diversity and heterotic alignment between maize inbred lines adapted to sub-Saharan Africa's low-lying altitude and mid-altitude. Core Ideas from the Research: *There was moderate genetic diversity among the inbred lines evaluated from the two sister breeding programs. *There was inconsistency in the predetermined heterotic alignment between the mid-altitude of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and the low-lying altitude International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) elite inbred lines. *The programs can benefit from germplasm exchange for the improvement of maize productivity. *There is a need to align heterotic groups to facilitate the ease of utilization of available germplasm from two centers. *A combining ability study is recommended to determine the potential productivity of crosses among lines from the populations identified. Prof John Derera, Dagne Wegary, Abebe Menkir, Baffour Badu-Apraku, Dean Muungani, Thomas Odong, Mildred Ochwo #CIMMYT #IITA #MakerereUniversity #GeneticDiversity #MaizeBreeding #GeneticGain #HeteroticGrouping #GeneticPurity #DartSeq https://lnkd.in/dtnJvti2