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 | Map-Based Cloning of a Major Resistance Gene for Stripe Rust in Wheat Alan Schulman, Group Leader, Plant Genomics Lab, University of Helsinki, speaking at Agrigenomics Congress 2011. |
 | Plant Metabolomics for Functional Genomics and Biotechnology Professor Kazuki Saito, Chiba University, speaking at Advances in Metabolic Profiling 2011. |
Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Market
MarketsandMarkets
by technology (pyrosequencing & others), competitors (Illumina, 454 Roche, Life Science Technologies), applications & tools - global trends & forecasts (2011 – 2016)
Life Science and Chemical Instrumentation Market (2011 - 2016)
MarketsandMarkets
Spectroscopy, Chromatography, DNA Sequencer & Amplifier, Lab Automation, Array, Flow Cytometer, Electrophoresis, Immuno Assay & Others
Algae Biofuel: Why Not Now?
Select Biosciences Ltd
Algae biofuel is either just around the corner or off in the distant future. Which? We used a patented technology mapping process from Emerging Tech Insights, Inc. to answer the question and to Get Beyond the Hype® in algae biofuels.
Global Seeds Market Report: 2011 Edition
Koncept Analytics
The leading seeds market in the word is the United States, followed by China and other countries. The US accounts for the maximum share of the total acreage of genetically engineered crops cultivated worldwide while the usage of GM seeds in China still lags behind.
Next-Gen Sequencing Trends 2011
HTStec
This market report summarizes the results of HTStec’s 2nd industry-wide global web-based benchmarking survey on next-generation sequencing (NGS) carried out in March 2011.
Single Cell Omics 2011
Select Biosciences Ltd
The single cell Omics revolution is the potential transformation of cellular heterogeneity from a source of noise to a source of new, as yet hidden discoveries.
Global Seeds Market: Focus on Genetically Modified Segment
Koncept Analytics
The report is an attempt to analyze the size of the global seeds market, focusing primarily on the biotech seeds industry, along with the forecast of the industry size. The growth drivers and major issues facing the industry are also being touched upon. The major players of the industry are being profiled, highlighting their strategies.
Global Pipeline of New GM Crops
European Unioins JRC
A new publication provides a detailed list of products in the commercial, regulatory and advanced R&D pipelines.
MarketsandMarkets
by technology (pyrosequencing & others), competitors (Illumina, 454 Roche, Life Science Technologies), applications & tools - global trends & forecasts (2011 – 2016)
Life Science and Chemical Instrumentation Market (2011 - 2016)
MarketsandMarkets
Spectroscopy, Chromatography, DNA Sequencer & Amplifier, Lab Automation, Array, Flow Cytometer, Electrophoresis, Immuno Assay & Others
Algae Biofuel: Why Not Now?
Select Biosciences Ltd
Algae biofuel is either just around the corner or off in the distant future. Which? We used a patented technology mapping process from Emerging Tech Insights, Inc. to answer the question and to Get Beyond the Hype® in algae biofuels.
Global Seeds Market Report: 2011 Edition
Koncept Analytics
The leading seeds market in the word is the United States, followed by China and other countries. The US accounts for the maximum share of the total acreage of genetically engineered crops cultivated worldwide while the usage of GM seeds in China still lags behind.
Next-Gen Sequencing Trends 2011
HTStec
This market report summarizes the results of HTStec’s 2nd industry-wide global web-based benchmarking survey on next-generation sequencing (NGS) carried out in March 2011.
Single Cell Omics 2011
Select Biosciences Ltd
The single cell Omics revolution is the potential transformation of cellular heterogeneity from a source of noise to a source of new, as yet hidden discoveries.
Global Seeds Market: Focus on Genetically Modified Segment
Koncept Analytics
The report is an attempt to analyze the size of the global seeds market, focusing primarily on the biotech seeds industry, along with the forecast of the industry size. The growth drivers and major issues facing the industry are also being touched upon. The major players of the industry are being profiled, highlighting their strategies.
Global Pipeline of New GM Crops
European Unioins JRC
A new publication provides a detailed list of products in the commercial, regulatory and advanced R&D pipelines.
Genetic Map of the bioenergy grass Miscanthus offers insight into grass evolution
Two new, independently produced chromosome maps of Miscanthus sinensis (an ornamental that likely is a parent of Miscanthus giganteus, a biofuels crop) are a first step toward sequencing the M. sinensis genome. The studies reveal how a new plant species with distinctive traits can arise as a result of chromosome duplications and fusions.
BGI Completes Sequencing Of Foxtail Millet Genome
Scientists have successfully completed the analysis and genome sequence of foxtail millet (Setaria italica). Foxtail millet is the second most widely grown kind of millet.
Genomes of Mango, Pomegranate Pathogens Decoded
Indian scientists have decoded the complete genome sequence of bacteria affecting two important fruits of the country — mango and pomegranate.
Nature Highlights Advancements in Biocatalysis
Highlights potential impact on the production of biofuels, renewable chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.
$1 million grant to help UGA scientists uncover hidden soybean genes
Using a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation, University of Georgia researcher Wayne Parrott hopes to uncover more uses for the popular legume.
Homegrown Israeli idea for conquering the world food shortage - Immunizing the crops with a virus!
A small startup on a moshav has come up with a way to immunize plants to make them genetically resistant to disease. The U.S. government found the technology so promising that it's helping to fund pre-field trial tests.
Fine mapping wheat genes
Dr Martin Trick and Dr Cristobal Uauy have recently published a new study that applies next generation sequencing techniques to wheat and shows how it can aid in fine mapping genes to the level needed by the plant breeding community more quickly and efficiently than has been possible before.
Agri-Genomics Scientist Honored by International Cotton Advisory Committee
Dr. Yusuf Zafar from Pakistan and Dr. Andrew Paterson from the USA win the awards. Dr. Paterson is a speaker at the upcoming meeting on Agri-Genomics in Frankfurt, Germany in September 4-5, 2012
Producing Everyday Plastics from Biomass
UMass chemical engineers and collaborators discover a high-yield method for producing plastic bottles from biomass.
Sunflower gene spliced into soybean to boost yield in Argentina
Researchers in Argentina have isolated a drought-resistant sunflower gene and spliced it into soy, bolstering hopes for improved yields as the South American agricultural powerhouse grapples with global warming.
Two new, independently produced chromosome maps of Miscanthus sinensis (an ornamental that likely is a parent of Miscanthus giganteus, a biofuels crop) are a first step toward sequencing the M. sinensis genome. The studies reveal how a new plant species with distinctive traits can arise as a result of chromosome duplications and fusions.
BGI Completes Sequencing Of Foxtail Millet Genome
Scientists have successfully completed the analysis and genome sequence of foxtail millet (Setaria italica). Foxtail millet is the second most widely grown kind of millet.
Genomes of Mango, Pomegranate Pathogens Decoded
Indian scientists have decoded the complete genome sequence of bacteria affecting two important fruits of the country — mango and pomegranate.
Nature Highlights Advancements in Biocatalysis
Highlights potential impact on the production of biofuels, renewable chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.
$1 million grant to help UGA scientists uncover hidden soybean genes
Using a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation, University of Georgia researcher Wayne Parrott hopes to uncover more uses for the popular legume.
Homegrown Israeli idea for conquering the world food shortage - Immunizing the crops with a virus!
A small startup on a moshav has come up with a way to immunize plants to make them genetically resistant to disease. The U.S. government found the technology so promising that it's helping to fund pre-field trial tests.
Fine mapping wheat genes
Dr Martin Trick and Dr Cristobal Uauy have recently published a new study that applies next generation sequencing techniques to wheat and shows how it can aid in fine mapping genes to the level needed by the plant breeding community more quickly and efficiently than has been possible before.
Agri-Genomics Scientist Honored by International Cotton Advisory Committee
Dr. Yusuf Zafar from Pakistan and Dr. Andrew Paterson from the USA win the awards. Dr. Paterson is a speaker at the upcoming meeting on Agri-Genomics in Frankfurt, Germany in September 4-5, 2012
Producing Everyday Plastics from Biomass
UMass chemical engineers and collaborators discover a high-yield method for producing plastic bottles from biomass.
Sunflower gene spliced into soybean to boost yield in Argentina
Researchers in Argentina have isolated a drought-resistant sunflower gene and spliced it into soy, bolstering hopes for improved yields as the South American agricultural powerhouse grapples with global warming.
Singapore testing GM Jatropha for biofuel
Scientists in Singapore plan to develop and test the world’s first genetically modified Jatropha plant. The GM Jatropha is expected to produce up to 10 percent more oil than ordinary seeds.
Novozymes and Syngenta to partner in delivering JumpStart® — For enhanced phosphate fertility within bioagriculture
The agreement provides an exclusive expansion into new markets for JumpStart, which is a biological that enhances phosphate fertility in agriculture, offering growers an integrated and sustainable seed care solution
Butamax Expands Early Adopters Group for Early Access to Biobutanol Production
Butamax(TM) Advanced Biofuels announced that two additional ethanol producers have joined their Early Adopters Group and have signed letters of intent to this effect.
Two Blades Foundation licenses TAL Code technology to Bayer CropScience
The Two Blades Foundation (2Blades) announced today the completion of a non-exclusive license agreement with Bayer CropScience AG for access to the TAL Code technology for commercial uses in certain crop plants.
Neogen acquires Igenity from Merial
Igenity will operate as a part of Neogen's GeneSeek subsidiary, which already has a significant place in the worldwide animal genomics business.
Cellana to Sponsor and Present at the 2012 BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing
The conference is taking place April 29 - May 2, 2012, at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
Solvay and National Bioethanol Science and Technology Laboratory of Brazil Collaborate
Companies strike deal to jointly develop bio-based chemistry based on sugarcane. And the development of chemical routes to obtain high-added value molecules.
Houston to Host National Advanced Biofuels Conference & Expo in November
Produced by BBI International, the conference and expo will focus on domestic production of advanced biofuels and biobased chemicals.
Rosetta Green inks deal on resistant cotton strains: Israeli company, Bayer CropScience join forces on crops technology
Rosetta Green, an Israel-based agro-tech company specializing in the development and improvement of crop genes, has joined forced with international seed manufacturer Bayer CropScience AG, to improve cotton yields for farmers.
Two Blades Foundation Licenses TAL Code Technology to Monsanto
"Having Monsanto, the world's largest seed company, put the TAL Code technology to use in their programs will further ensure its wide use and development," said 2Blades Chief Operating Officer Diana Horvath. 2Blades will gain access to Monsanto's improvements to the technology for use in 2Blades' humanitarian efforts in support of subsistence farming.
Scientists in Singapore plan to develop and test the world’s first genetically modified Jatropha plant. The GM Jatropha is expected to produce up to 10 percent more oil than ordinary seeds.
Novozymes and Syngenta to partner in delivering JumpStart® — For enhanced phosphate fertility within bioagriculture
The agreement provides an exclusive expansion into new markets for JumpStart, which is a biological that enhances phosphate fertility in agriculture, offering growers an integrated and sustainable seed care solution
Butamax Expands Early Adopters Group for Early Access to Biobutanol Production
Butamax(TM) Advanced Biofuels announced that two additional ethanol producers have joined their Early Adopters Group and have signed letters of intent to this effect.
Two Blades Foundation licenses TAL Code technology to Bayer CropScience
The Two Blades Foundation (2Blades) announced today the completion of a non-exclusive license agreement with Bayer CropScience AG for access to the TAL Code technology for commercial uses in certain crop plants.
Neogen acquires Igenity from Merial
Igenity will operate as a part of Neogen's GeneSeek subsidiary, which already has a significant place in the worldwide animal genomics business.
Cellana to Sponsor and Present at the 2012 BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing
The conference is taking place April 29 - May 2, 2012, at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
Solvay and National Bioethanol Science and Technology Laboratory of Brazil Collaborate
Companies strike deal to jointly develop bio-based chemistry based on sugarcane. And the development of chemical routes to obtain high-added value molecules.
Houston to Host National Advanced Biofuels Conference & Expo in November
Produced by BBI International, the conference and expo will focus on domestic production of advanced biofuels and biobased chemicals.
Rosetta Green inks deal on resistant cotton strains: Israeli company, Bayer CropScience join forces on crops technology
Rosetta Green, an Israel-based agro-tech company specializing in the development and improvement of crop genes, has joined forced with international seed manufacturer Bayer CropScience AG, to improve cotton yields for farmers.
Two Blades Foundation Licenses TAL Code Technology to Monsanto
"Having Monsanto, the world's largest seed company, put the TAL Code technology to use in their programs will further ensure its wide use and development," said 2Blades Chief Operating Officer Diana Horvath. 2Blades will gain access to Monsanto's improvements to the technology for use in 2Blades' humanitarian efforts in support of subsistence farming.
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Automated Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Cardiotoxicity Assay in Zebrafish
AB Sciences
The zebrafish embryos have recently gained relevance in biomedical research thanks to some of its characteristics including embryo transparency. Combined with the possibility to adapt the model with an automatic device and the reduced cost associated to each assay, the model is an ideal killer experiment in early phases of drug discovery as well as a novel method to increase the selection arguments to reduce the candidates to enter into the Drug Development process.
Noval, Fully Auromated Method Allows Efficient Analysis of qPCR Data for Qualitative Calling Based on Comparative Cq
Azure PCR Limited
Assessment to ascertain if a method for analysis of qPCR data dependent on manual intervention can be replaced by automated analysis using the AzurePCRTM method.
Defining off-target cleavage in a pair of Zinc Finger Nucleases
University of Utah
This study looks at off-target cleavage of Zinc Finger Nucleases (ZNFs) in Drosophila in an attempt to analyze potential cleavage spots, with a view to designing more efficient ZFNs.
Lab-on-a-Chip System for Detection of Mycotoxins in Animal Feed
Institut fuer Mikrotechnik Mainz
This poster introduces an automated Lab-on-a-Chip system for reliable quantitative testing of mycotoxin contamination of animal feed developed in the framework of the EU-funded project micro- FLUID.
Polarized Cell Expansion and Heterochronic Shift in Angiosperm Spermatogenesis
UEB
This study evaluates genetic factors and common pathways in polarized cell-tip expansion.
Identification and Characterisation of Disease Resistance Pathway Genes in Jute (Corchorus spp.)
Plant Molecular Biology Laboratory, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Study aims include identification and characterisation of all NBS containing genes in jute using degenerate primers designed from the conserved NBS domain, by using two species of jute; susceptible and wild type resistant varieties.
Screening for Optimal Algal Cell Growth and Neutral Lipid Production Conditions in Microplates
BioTek Instruments
Algae based products offer many potential advantages over food based sources of energy, however significant research is still required in order to make them an economically viable option. To date, algal research has not extensively utilized the tool of high throughput screening using microplates that has been successfully employed in fields such as drug discovery.
Expression of Pluripotency-determining Factors in in vitro Fertilized Buffalo Embryos and Embryonic Stem Cells
Animal Biotechnology Centre, NDRI
The POU octamer-binding domain transcription factor Oct-4, Stage-specific embryonic antigens (SSEAs), and Tumor rejection antigens (TRAs), are developmentally regulated during early embryogenesis.
In Silico Identification of Conserved Domains from EST Database in Safflower
Directorate of Oilseeds Researh, Hyderabad
Identified conserved domains or gene families from the ESTs could be utilised for the identification of gene-targeted markers and for development of functional markers to accelerate marker assisted backcross breeding in safflower.
Quercetin Accumulation is Associated with Drought Resistance in White Clover
1 Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 2 AgResearch Grasslands Research Centre
White clover is an important pasture legume, but growth is often strongly reduced under summer drought. Abiotic stress is mediated by the induced production of flavonoids. At the individual genotype level, increased flavonol (quercetin) accumulation in response to water deficit stress is positively associated to retaining higher levels of dry matter production.
AB Sciences
The zebrafish embryos have recently gained relevance in biomedical research thanks to some of its characteristics including embryo transparency. Combined with the possibility to adapt the model with an automatic device and the reduced cost associated to each assay, the model is an ideal killer experiment in early phases of drug discovery as well as a novel method to increase the selection arguments to reduce the candidates to enter into the Drug Development process.
Noval, Fully Auromated Method Allows Efficient Analysis of qPCR Data for Qualitative Calling Based on Comparative Cq
Azure PCR Limited
Assessment to ascertain if a method for analysis of qPCR data dependent on manual intervention can be replaced by automated analysis using the AzurePCRTM method.
Defining off-target cleavage in a pair of Zinc Finger Nucleases
University of Utah
This study looks at off-target cleavage of Zinc Finger Nucleases (ZNFs) in Drosophila in an attempt to analyze potential cleavage spots, with a view to designing more efficient ZFNs.
Lab-on-a-Chip System for Detection of Mycotoxins in Animal Feed
Institut fuer Mikrotechnik Mainz
This poster introduces an automated Lab-on-a-Chip system for reliable quantitative testing of mycotoxin contamination of animal feed developed in the framework of the EU-funded project micro- FLUID.
Polarized Cell Expansion and Heterochronic Shift in Angiosperm Spermatogenesis
UEB
This study evaluates genetic factors and common pathways in polarized cell-tip expansion.
Identification and Characterisation of Disease Resistance Pathway Genes in Jute (Corchorus spp.)
Plant Molecular Biology Laboratory, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Study aims include identification and characterisation of all NBS containing genes in jute using degenerate primers designed from the conserved NBS domain, by using two species of jute; susceptible and wild type resistant varieties.
Screening for Optimal Algal Cell Growth and Neutral Lipid Production Conditions in Microplates
BioTek Instruments
Algae based products offer many potential advantages over food based sources of energy, however significant research is still required in order to make them an economically viable option. To date, algal research has not extensively utilized the tool of high throughput screening using microplates that has been successfully employed in fields such as drug discovery.
Expression of Pluripotency-determining Factors in in vitro Fertilized Buffalo Embryos and Embryonic Stem Cells
Animal Biotechnology Centre, NDRI
The POU octamer-binding domain transcription factor Oct-4, Stage-specific embryonic antigens (SSEAs), and Tumor rejection antigens (TRAs), are developmentally regulated during early embryogenesis.
In Silico Identification of Conserved Domains from EST Database in Safflower
Directorate of Oilseeds Researh, Hyderabad
Identified conserved domains or gene families from the ESTs could be utilised for the identification of gene-targeted markers and for development of functional markers to accelerate marker assisted backcross breeding in safflower.
Quercetin Accumulation is Associated with Drought Resistance in White Clover
1 Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 2 AgResearch Grasslands Research Centre
White clover is an important pasture legume, but growth is often strongly reduced under summer drought. Abiotic stress is mediated by the induced production of flavonoids. At the individual genotype level, increased flavonol (quercetin) accumulation in response to water deficit stress is positively associated to retaining higher levels of dry matter production.
Monitoring Bacterial Cell-to-Cell Communication “Quorum sensing” Using FLUOstar OPTIMA
BMG Labtech
Bacteria can monitor and respond to changes to environmental conditions via a cell density process known as quorum sensing. Bacteria use this process to monitor their community by producing, detecting and responding to low molecular mass signal molecules, called autoinducers. Effects on quorum sensing were investigated by measuring growth and bioluminescence of Vibrio fischeri. The FLUOstar OPTIMA was utilized to measure absorbance and luminescence in parallel.
BMG Labtech
Bacteria can monitor and respond to changes to environmental conditions via a cell density process known as quorum sensing. Bacteria use this process to monitor their community by producing, detecting and responding to low molecular mass signal molecules, called autoinducers. Effects on quorum sensing were investigated by measuring growth and bioluminescence of Vibrio fischeri. The FLUOstar OPTIMA was utilized to measure absorbance and luminescence in parallel.
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