TGAC trains the next generation of rice breeders in Vietnam
Scientists from The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC) in partnership with Agricultural Genetics Institute (AGI) begin their bioinformatics training programme in Vietnam to identify 600 rice varieties to accelerate crop breeding. The team, led by Dr Jose De Vega, aim to sequence and analyse the genetic diversity in Vietnamese native rice lines to help Vietnam’s crop […]
Double haploids, gene markers – how do modern breeding technologies really benefit farmers?
Terminology such as double haploids and gene markers are commonly used to describe how some of these processes bring new and exciting varieties onto the marketplace. However do we really understand what this technology does and how it translates to real practical benefits on farm? To find out more come along to the Limagrain stand […]
