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MU researchers are collaborating with several laboratories to develop T2T or nearly complete genome assemblies for crops like wheat, chickpea, faba bean, papaya, passion fruit, custard apple, banana, and pineapple
Murdoch University’s genomics research opens door to new crop varieties Read More
The genomic resources and unique genes presented in distant relatives of modern-day chickpeas in this new study will greatly benefit chickpea breeding and the advancement of the research community
Genetic traits of wild species make chickpea improvement possible: Study Read More
Currently, 60 per cent of the processes involving the soybean genetic improvement programme already benefit from resources such as traceability labels; the company also invests in drones and testing robots
TMG enhances genetic improvement efficiency with advanced traceability and phenotyping technology Read More
Precision farming is transforming agriculture in the Asia Pacific region, empowering farmers to enhance productivity, reduce costs, mitigate risks, and seize new market opportunities, Dr. Venkatram Vasantavada writes…
Precision farming revolutionises agriculture for smallholders, enhancing yields and sustainability Read More
The study aims to enhance crop improvement efforts. The results found groundbreaking genomic variations in a collection of 390 peanut germplasm – the seeds, plants, or plant parts useful in crop breeding
Findings from Murdoch’s Food Futures Institute reveal potential for peanut crop improvement Read More
Prof. Varshney has been pivotal in advancing agricultural research, especially in developing countries. His achievements stand as a beacon of inspiration and leadership in the global scientific community
Agri-scientist Rajeev Varshney earns dual honours for pioneering contributions to global food security Read More
Rajasthan, as the largest contributor to India’s millet production, holds the key to the success of millet initiatives in the International Year of Millets (IYOM) 2023
FICCI and Corteva Agriscience organise event on millet roadmap for Rajasthan government Read More
Gene editing due to its precision, ease of application and potential can contribute towards increased crop productivity, food and nutritional security and achieving SDGs, Dr Ratna Kumria, Director – Biotechnology, Alliance for Agri Innovation writes
Accessibility of gene editing technology to diversify food basket Read More
Long-established safeguards and processes are in place in the plant breeding to effectively handle unintended changes. Dr. Ratna Kumria, Director- Biotechnology, Alliance for Agri Innovation writes…
Agri scientists now have advance tools for plant breeding Read More
Led by ICRISAT, the research team identified 29,870 genes that includes 1,582 previously unreported novel genes. The research is the largest effort of its kind for any plant, putting chickpea in a small group of crops with such an extensive genome map
Largest plant genome sequencing effort yields a pan-genome for chickpea, sets it up for a breeding revolution Read More