Tag: Genetics
Utilizing Wild Relatives for Drought-Resistant Crops
Drought poses a significant challenge to farmers worldwide, exacerbated by climate change. To feed a growing population, sustainable agriculture must increase crop yields with less…
Ginkgo Bioworks Acquires AgBiome’s Platform Assets to Strengthen Ag Biological Discovery
Ginkgo Bioworks, a leading biotechnology company, has announced the acquisition of AgBiome’s platform assets, marking a significant expansion in its ag biological discovery and development…
OlsAro Raises €2.5 Million Seed Round to Expand AI-Enabled Climate Smart Crop Breeding Platform
Swedish agtech startup, OlsAro, has successfully closed a €2.5 million seed funding round, led by Future Food Fund and PINC, the venture arm of Paulig.…
Nestlé Experts Develop New Database to Better Identify More Climate-Resilient Coffee Plants
In response to the existential threat posed by climate change to coffee cultivation, Nestlé’s team of experts is pioneering innovative approaches to mitigate its impact…
First Comprehensive Reference Genome for Sugarcane Completed
Researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough in agricultural biotechnology with the completion of the first comprehensive reference genome for ‘R570’, a widely cultivated modern sugarcane…
Uruguay Adopts New Regulations for Gene-Edited Crop Approval Process
In a collaborative effort aimed at enhancing agricultural, aquacultural, and forestry production, the Ministries of Environment and Livestock, Agriculture, and Fisheries in Uruguay have embarked…