Disease resistance

Cibus’ White Mold (Sclerotinia) Resistance Trait Program Confirms Important Milestone for Next Generation Gene Edits in Canola

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목요일, 5월 30, 2024

Doctor of Philosophy, Disease resistance, Vegetable, Disease, SAN, Climate change, Weather, Face, Entrepreneurship, Fungus, Gene, CBUS, Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, Fungal infection, Nut, Plant, Agriculture

SAN DIEGO, May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cibus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBUS) (“Cibus” or the “Company), a leading agricultural technology company that develops and licenses plant traits to seed companies for royalties, today announced it has successfully made the next generation edits in Canola associated with a new third mode of action for White Mold (Sclerotinia) resistance. These new edited plants will now undergo disease resistance testing in a controlled environment. If successful, Cibus expects this third mode of action trait, along with Cibus’ other two modes of action traits, to provide durable resistance for White Mold in Canola. Today’s announcement represents a major development in the Company’s progress toward providing durable White Mold resistance.

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If successful, Cibus expects this third mode of action trait, along with Cibus’ other two modes of action traits, to provide durable resistance for White Mold in Canola.
Today’s announcement represents a major development in the Company’s progress toward providing durable White Mold resistance.
We believe our third mode of action will be a key component of our White Mold disease resistance strategy.
We have successfully identified multiple modes of action to generate resistance to White Mold in Canola specifically, and fungal disease in general.

Diverse Field Crops Cluster: Crop Diversification for a Climate Resilient Agriculture

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목요일, 5월 30, 2024

With new federal and industry funding, the Diverse Field Crops Cluster (DFCC) is focused on increasing environmental sustainability in Canada’s agriculture sector through innovative research on five crops: camelina, flax, carinata, mustard and sunflower.

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With new federal and industry funding, the Diverse Field Crops Cluster (DFCC) is focused on increasing environmental sustainability in Canada’s agriculture sector through innovative research on five crops: camelina, flax, carinata, mustard and sunflower.
Crops that are more tolerant to water and heat stress can reduce greenhouse gases and increase carbon sequestration.
That’s exactly why we’re supporting this important research to increase the yield and profitability of diverse field crops and make the sector more resilient,” said the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.
“Ag-West Bio is grateful for this continued support of the Diverse Field Crops Cluster,” says Karen Churchill, president and CEO of Ag-West Bio.

Next Generation Sequencing Market to Reach $97.8 Billion, Globally, by 2035 at 18.3% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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화요일, 5월 14, 2024

NGS, Genomics, Infection, Prognosis, Disease resistance, DSM-IV codes, Food security, Prevalence, Conditional sentence, Livestock, Research, Growth, Cancer, Biomarker, Medicine, Biotechnology, Agriculture

PORTLAND, Ore., May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Next Generation Sequencing Market By Product (Consumables, Platforms, and Services), Application (Diagnostics, Biomarkers And Cancer, Reproductive Health, Personalized Medicine, Agriculture and Animal Research, and Others), Technology (Sequencing By Synthesis (SBS), Ion Semiconductor Sequencing (IOS), Sequencing By Ligation (SBL), Pyrosequencing, Single-Molecule-Real-Time Sequencing (SMRT), and Others), and End User (Academic And Clinical Research Centers, Pharmaceutical And Biotechnology Companies, Hospitals and Clinics, and Others): Global Opportunity Analysis And Industry Forecast, 2024-2035". According to the report, the global next generation sequencing market was valued at $13 billion in 2023 and is estimated to reach $97.8 billion by 2035, exhibiting a CAGR of 18.3% from 2024 to 2035.

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Additionally, the growing adoption of sequencing technologies across research, clinical, and industrial settings increases the demand for consumables.
As the adoption of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies increases, there's a parallel rise in demand for associated services such as sequencing data analysis, interpretation, and consulting.
Additionally, outsourcing sequencing tasks to specialized service providers offers cost-efficiency and expertise, further driving the growth of this segment.
Next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies are increasingly utilized in agriculture and animal research for genome analysis, trait mapping, and breeding programs.

Next Generation Sequencing Market to Reach $97.8 Billion, Globally, by 2035 at 18.3% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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화요일, 5월 14, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore., May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Next Generation Sequencing Market By Product (Consumables, Platforms, and Services), Application (Diagnostics, Biomarkers And Cancer, Reproductive Health, Personalized Medicine, Agriculture and Animal Research, and Others), Technology (Sequencing By Synthesis (SBS), Ion Semiconductor Sequencing (IOS), Sequencing By Ligation (SBL), Pyrosequencing, Single-Molecule-Real-Time Sequencing (SMRT), and Others), and End User (Academic And Clinical Research Centers, Pharmaceutical And Biotechnology Companies, Hospitals and Clinics, and Others): Global Opportunity Analysis And Industry Forecast, 2024-2035". According to the report, the global next generation sequencing market was valued at $13 billion in 2023 and is estimated to reach $97.8 billion by 2035, exhibiting a CAGR of 18.3% from 2024 to 2035.

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Additionally, the growing adoption of sequencing technologies across research, clinical, and industrial settings increases the demand for consumables.
As the adoption of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies increases, there's a parallel rise in demand for associated services such as sequencing data analysis, interpretation, and consulting.
Additionally, outsourcing sequencing tasks to specialized service providers offers cost-efficiency and expertise, further driving the growth of this segment.
Next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies are increasingly utilized in agriculture and animal research for genome analysis, trait mapping, and breeding programs.

Blain's Farm & Fleet Launches Exclusive Estate 4-in-1 Lawn Fertilizer Redefining the Future of Lawn Care

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목요일, 3월 28, 2024

Blain's Farm & Fleet is proud to introduce their exclusive new Estate 4-in-1 Lawn Fertilizer , marking a significant leap forward in lawn care technology.

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Blain's Farm & Fleet is proud to introduce their exclusive new Estate 4-in-1 Lawn Fertilizer , marking a significant leap forward in lawn care technology.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240328840787/en/
Estate 4-in-1 Lawn Fertilizer (Photo: Business Wire)
"The new Estate 4-in-1 Lawn Fertilizer revolutionizes lawn care by consolidating four key benefits into a single bag," says Steve Clymer, Blain’s Farm & Fleet Seasonal Merchandise Manager.
Our innovative formula streamlines lawn maintenance with just one application, offering considerable savings in time and expense while ensuring a lush, healthy lawn."
"With Blain’s Farm & Fleet’s Estate 4-in-1 Lawn Fertilizer, maintaining a lush, healthy lawn has never been more effortless or affordable," he continues.

South Africa Poultry and Egg Industry Report, with Profiles of 20+ Companies Including Astral, RCL, Country Bird, TopLay Egg Co-operative, Eggbert Eggs and Cape Karoo International - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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수요일, 2월 28, 2024

Food, Beverage, Retail, Poultry, Research, Food safety, Growth, Health, Safety, Genetics, Automation, Disease resistance, Unemployment, Waste management, RCL, Pressure, Poultry farming

The poultry and egg industry is the largest contributor to the agricultural sector in South Africa.

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The poultry and egg industry is the largest contributor to the agricultural sector in South Africa.
The most recent outbreak has seriously affected the operations of major poultry and egg producers, and is expected to lead to significant shortages and escalating prices.
While local demand for poultry meat has steadily increased since 2008, there has been a growing presence of cheap imports.
There are profiles of 23 companies including major producers such as Astral, RCL and Country Bird, egg producers such as TopLay Egg Co-operative and Eggbert Eggs, and companies in the ostrich industry such as Cape Karoo International.

Radiant Blooms Await: Star Roses and Plants Unveils New Roses for 2024

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수요일, 3월 6, 2024

Bee, Multimedia, Climate, Eye, Knock, System, Butterfly, Garden, Disease resistance, Perfume

WEST GROVE, Pa., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Star® Roses and Plants, a leader in the horticultural industry, is thrilled to unveil two new additions to their renowned Knock Out® Family of Roses - introducing Easy Bee-zy™ Knock Out® and Orange Glow™ Knock Out® Roses. These vibrant blooms promise to elevate gardens with their striking colors and exceptional resilience.

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WEST GROVE, Pa., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Star® Roses and Plants, a leader in the horticultural industry, is thrilled to unveil two new additions to their renowned Knock Out® Family of Roses - introducing Easy Bee-zy™ Knock Out® and Orange Glow™ Knock Out® Roses.
Availability and Where to Find:
Easy Bee-zy Knock Out and Orange Glow Knock Out Roses will be available at select garden centers and nurseries this spring.
Star® Roses and Plants has been bringing great plants to the world's gardens since 1897 and continues to introduce breakthrough roses, shrubs and edibles.
Their most notable brands include The Knock Out® Family of Roses, Drift® Roses, Bushel and Berry®, and Bloomables®.

From crop to cup – a new genetic map could make your morning coffee more climate resilient

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수요일, 2월 14, 2024

With their superior smooth taste and many fine varieties, arabica coffee beans make up around 60%-70% of global coffee production.

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With their superior smooth taste and many fine varieties, arabica coffee beans make up around 60%-70% of global coffee production.
Coffee cultivation also directly supports the livelihoods of 25 million family farmers with another 100 million people involved in coffee processing and retailing.
This study could help produce coffee varieties with higher yields and more resilience to climate change.
With more detailed information about the genetic makeup of coffee, researchers can begin to use these methods to improve coffee varieties.

Humboldt Seed Company Debuts First High-Potency Triploid Cannabis Seeds

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화요일, 1월 30, 2024

Dark, Pollination, HSC, Cannabis, SAN, THC, Polyploidy, Genetically modified organism, Phenotype, Carbon footprint, Nutrient, Water, Disease resistance, Seed

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Humboldt Seed Company (HSC), the largest licensed cannabis seed seller in California, today announced the release of its OG Kush Triploid and Donutz Triploid cannabis seeds to the U.S. market.

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High-THC triploid seed release expands Humboldt Seed Company's catalog of novel, terpene-rich strains.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Humboldt Seed Company (HSC), the largest licensed cannabis seed seller in California, today announced the release of its OG Kush Triploid and Donutz Triploid cannabis seeds to the U.S. market.
"This seed release has been a long time coming," said Benjamin Lind, co-founder and chief science officer of Humboldt Seed Company.
"I had a chance to compare the triploid and diploid plants at the Humboldt Seed Company 2023 phenotype hunt.

Alliance One Positions Business for Growth in International Seed Sector

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목요일, 1월 18, 2024

Development, Seed, Nutrient, Research, Farmer, Culture, Global Research, Pyxus International, Genetics, Sale, Tobacco, Disease resistance, Agriculture

MORRISVILLE, N.C., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliance One International, LLC ("Alliance One") is pleased to announce the recent opening of its seed industrialization unit, the latest investment in its Global Research, Development and Deployment Center in Passo do Sobrado, Brazil.

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MORRISVILLE, N.C., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliance One International, LLC ("Alliance One") is pleased to announce the recent opening of its seed industrialization unit, the latest investment in its Global Research, Development and Deployment Center in Passo do Sobrado, Brazil.
Alliance One is the leading supplier in Brazil's tobacco seed market, with tobacco grown from the Company's varieties comprising approximately 40 percent of the tobacco produced in the country.
The installation of its new, state-of-the-art seed industrialization unit positions the Company for global growth as a leader in tobacco crop solutions with the ability to provide customers and farmers with best-in-class genetics.
"Improved quality control opens doors to sell our seed in new markets at a faster speed, increases customer and farmer satisfaction, and drives efficiencies within our business."