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🤫The hidden factor boosting your pea protein yield🫛… As a processor, you know that efficiency is key to maximizing profitability. When it comes to plant-based protein sources like peas, it's tempting to focus solely on the protein content of the raw material. However, our research shows that there's more to the story. Take a look at the graph below👇 , which compares three commercial pea varieties with similar protein levels. At first glance, you might expect similar protein yields from these varieties during processing. But as you can see, Variety C outperforms the others, delivering a roughly 2% higher protein yield! So, what's the secret? It's not just about the protein content – there are other biochemical components at play that can significantly impact processing efficiency. ✅ Through our AI-powered Manna platform, we can grade and select the best commercial varieties that are tailored for maximum protein extraction and separation efficiency, making the lives of processors a whole lot easier. Imagine what a 2% improvement in yield could do for your productivity over a year!🫛🚀📈, Using our Manna™ system, processors can improve their efficiency by simply sourcing the right grains. Ready to unlock the full potential of peas? We can help you identify the perfect varieties for your processing needs. Send us a message to learn more! #Protein #Ai #Agriculture #Plantbased #Peas

Scientists in China have created gene-edited versions of domesticated tomatoes that are large but also sweet. They had identified two genes that stop sugar production during ripening. Preventing these genes from working properly increased sugar content in fruits by up to 30% compared to unmodified plants. The new tomatoes could be in supermarkets within three to five years. #technology #china https://lnkd.in/gvRRu9ry

Recent research has highlighted the pivotal role of auxin, a plant hormone, in enhancing starch production in key crops such as rice, corn, and peas. Published in Nature Communications, the study underscores auxin's influence on starch formation, a critical component of global food security. By regulating starch-producing genes and energy pathways, auxin emerges as a cornerstone in crop development. These insights open avenues for boosting carbohydrate yields naturally, offering significant potential for addressing food security challenges. While promising, further research is essential to fully harness auxin's capabilities in agricultural applications.

M R GOVINDARAJI ASM DHARMAPURI TAMILNADU Scientists identify tomato genes to tweak for sweeter fruit Researchers in China have identified two genes that suppress sugar production in domesticated tomatoes, making them less sweet than their wild counterparts. By using gene-editing technology (Crispr-Cas9), they tweaked these genes to increase sugar content in large, domesticated tomatoes, creating a sweeter fruit without reducing size or yield. The research found that while these modified tomatoes had lighter seeds, germination was unaffected. Scientists believe this breakthrough could satisfy both farmers’ need for high yields and consumers’ preference for sweetness. While gene-edited tomatoes are already available in Japan, it could take three to five years before these new varieties reach supermarkets globally.

🍞🔍 Meet Rhizopus, the fuzzy mold commonly known as black bread mold! This mold is a master of transformation, decomposing organic matter in nature, yet it can spoil your food and impact crops. It's not all bad, though—Rhizopus is also a star in producing delicious fermented foods like tempeh! Curious to learn more about the dual roles of this fascinating fungus? Dive deeper at https://lnkd.in/gtw_Ayt5! 🌱💡 #molfdacts #scienceexplained #rhizopus #moldlibrary #moldbusters #fungi #fungus #cropdesease

Over the course of more than 20 years, the organic barley was enriched with specific genetic material that differed from the comparative culture. https://lnkd.in/e2QkadP5

The process of selecting superior plants for food, feed, & fiber dates back over 10,000 years and has been substantially refined in the last century. But is it safe? Innovature Now spoke with scientist Amit Dhingra to learn more. #JustGrowIt #PlantBreeding https://ow.ly/9yCQ50S7JJy

While the work concludes in the definition process for beef, we are beginning work on our second crop in the Nutrient Density definition process, wheat. Wheat, similar to beef, is a foodstuff with a major ecological, nutritional, and economic footprint. Defining Nutrient Density in wheat will provide its own unique challenges in that most wheat is not procured in its original form, but is often processed to a significant degree. The wheat project will not only define variation in the raw quality of the grain from a series of samples across genetic, geographic, and management spectrums, but will also integrate the basics of post harvest processing to ascertain which raw samples and processes correlate with the best nutritional outcomes for humans. We are in the preliminary stage of designing this study, so those with interest in it should feel free to engage: https://lnkd.in/gv4c_PE9

Characterizing Fine-Flavor Cocoa in Parent-Hybrid Combinations Using GC–MS A recent study has comprehensively characterized fine-flavor cocoa in parent-hybrid combinations resulting from a plant breeding program, using a widely targeted gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC–MS) metabolomics-based approach and bean phenotype analysis. Link: https://lnkd.in/d-s4KHGb

🍅A Sweet Breakthrough for Tomatoes – Thanks to CRISPR! ✨ Tomatoes are one of the world’s most loved and valuable crops, but let’s be honest—most store-bought varieties "taste like water."  Thanks to groundbreaking research published in Nature, this might change! 📰🔬 Using CRISPR-Cas9, researchers targeted two genes—SlCDPK27 and SlCDPK26—which naturally act as "sugar brakes" in tomatoes. 🌱🍅 By editing these genes, they unlocked up to 30% more glucose and fructose, creating tomatoes that are sweeter, without compromising fruit size, weight, or yield.   This is/will interesting for different groups for different reasons: - For consumers: Sweeter, tastier tomatoes that bring back the joy of fresh produce. - For farmers & processors: Higher economic value and reduced costs for products like tomato paste, as less raw material is needed. - For science: A leap forward in understanding how plants regulate sugar, opening the door to similar advances in other crops. This innovation proves that modern genetic tools like CRISPR can address age-old agricultural challenges, balancing yield and flavor while paving the way for a more sustainable future. Let’s hear from you! What other traits do you hope we can enhance with tools like CRISPR? 🤔 #CRISPR #PlantBiology #GeneticEngineering #AgricultureInnovation #SustainableFarming #TomatoBreeding Zhang, J., Lyu, H., Chen, J. et al. Releasing a sugar brake generates sweeter tomato without yield penalty. Nature635, 647–656 (2024). https://lnkd.in/eEudErSN