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 | Crop Biotechnology: Prospects and Opportunities Jeff Newman, Professor, University of Reading, Speaking at Agrigenomics Congress |
 | The Porcine Intestinal microRNA Transcriptome Soroush Sharbati, Senior Scientist, Freie Universität Berlin, speaking at AgriGenomics 2010. |
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
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.
An ice age flower 30,000 year old revived - resurrection of seed from permafrost
It was an Ice Age squirrel's treasure chamber, a burrow containing fruit and seeds that had been stuck in the Siberian permafrost for over 30,000 years. From the fruit tissues, a team of Russian scientists managed to resurrect an entire plant in a pioneering experiment that paves the way for the revival of other species.
Ancient algae made the gasoline in your car. Scientists trick an yeast to do the same
Researchers are making a connection between prehistoric times and the present -- ancient algae that can produce their own biofuel -- that could result in genetically creating a replacement for oil and coal shale deposits. Their discovery could have fundamental implications for the future of Earth's energy supplies.
'Mini-Cellulose' Molecule Unlocks Biofuel Chemistry
A team of chemical engineers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has discovered a small molecule that behaves the same as cellulose when it is converted to biofuel.
Genes may travel from plant to plant to fuel evolution
Evidence is found that plants may evolve also through the passing of genes from plant to plant between species with only a distant ancestral kinship
Recent Advances of Metabolomics in Plant Biotechnology
This article describes the basic analytical advancements in plant metabolomics and bioinformatics and the application of metabolomics to the biological study of plants.
Transformational Fruit Fly Genome Catalog Completed
Scientists now have a reference manual that should speed gene discoveries in everything from pest control to personalized medicine.
Animal Cell Therapies Announces Cell Inventory Value at $6 Million
The evaluation demonstrates the importance of this first step in the company's mission to improve and extend the lives of dogs through innovative stem cell products and services.
Grass genome map may further fuel the bioenergy development
Researchers at the University of Georgia have taken a major step in the ongoing effort to find sources of cleaner, renewable energy by mapping the genomes of two originator cells of Miscanthus x giganteus, a large perennial grass with promise as a source of ethanol and bioenergy.
Global biotech adoption stands at 16.7 million farmers in 29 countries - Report
Global adoption of biotech crop technology continues at unprecedented rates. During 2011, an additional 12 million hectares were planted representing an annual growth rate of 8 percent over 2010
8,000 Animals Treated With Vet-Stem Cell Therapy
After providing stem cells for thousands of horses, Vet-Stem pioneered stem cell therapy in dogs and cats.
It was an Ice Age squirrel's treasure chamber, a burrow containing fruit and seeds that had been stuck in the Siberian permafrost for over 30,000 years. From the fruit tissues, a team of Russian scientists managed to resurrect an entire plant in a pioneering experiment that paves the way for the revival of other species.
Ancient algae made the gasoline in your car. Scientists trick an yeast to do the same
Researchers are making a connection between prehistoric times and the present -- ancient algae that can produce their own biofuel -- that could result in genetically creating a replacement for oil and coal shale deposits. Their discovery could have fundamental implications for the future of Earth's energy supplies.
'Mini-Cellulose' Molecule Unlocks Biofuel Chemistry
A team of chemical engineers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has discovered a small molecule that behaves the same as cellulose when it is converted to biofuel.
Genes may travel from plant to plant to fuel evolution
Evidence is found that plants may evolve also through the passing of genes from plant to plant between species with only a distant ancestral kinship
Recent Advances of Metabolomics in Plant Biotechnology
This article describes the basic analytical advancements in plant metabolomics and bioinformatics and the application of metabolomics to the biological study of plants.
Transformational Fruit Fly Genome Catalog Completed
Scientists now have a reference manual that should speed gene discoveries in everything from pest control to personalized medicine.
Animal Cell Therapies Announces Cell Inventory Value at $6 Million
The evaluation demonstrates the importance of this first step in the company's mission to improve and extend the lives of dogs through innovative stem cell products and services.
Grass genome map may further fuel the bioenergy development
Researchers at the University of Georgia have taken a major step in the ongoing effort to find sources of cleaner, renewable energy by mapping the genomes of two originator cells of Miscanthus x giganteus, a large perennial grass with promise as a source of ethanol and bioenergy.
Global biotech adoption stands at 16.7 million farmers in 29 countries - Report
Global adoption of biotech crop technology continues at unprecedented rates. During 2011, an additional 12 million hectares were planted representing an annual growth rate of 8 percent over 2010
8,000 Animals Treated With Vet-Stem Cell Therapy
After providing stem cells for thousands of horses, Vet-Stem pioneered stem cell therapy in dogs and cats.
Algae.Tec Congratulates Strategic Partner The Manildra Group on International Biofuels Certification
Manildra Group awarded the world’s first commercial certification by the Roundtable on Sustainable Biofuels (RSB).
Shortlist for 2012 Sustainable Biofuels Awards Announced
10 Award Categories Recognise Industry Innovators as Part of 7th Annual World Biofuels Markets Congress and Exhibition.
BIO Congress to Feature Presentations on Advanced Biofuels and Renewable Chemicals
Biofuel and renewable chemical company executives, scientists and government officials from around the globe will speak in breakout sessions at BIO's 9th annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing.
BGI Opens Genome Research Center in Europe
The company opens its first European Genome Research Center located in Copenhagen Bio Science Park (COBIS).
Roche Supports the Smithsonian's National Zoo with Next-Generation Sequencing Instrument
Companies reach collaboration agreement in which zoo will use Roche's GS Junior benchtop sequencing system for research in SCBI's Center for Conservation and Evolutionary Genetics.
BC Bioenergy Network Invests in Cedar Road Bioenergy Inc. Phase 2 Expansion
This investment will support the installation of a gas storage system which will improve the revenues and income for the $4 million facility at the Nanaimo Bioenergy Centre.
US Navy Taps into QUT Biofuel Capabilities
Biofuel technology being developed by Queensland University of Technology researchers has caught the interest of the US Navy, which is currently in Australia on an alternative fuel fact-finding mission.
SemBioSys and Tasly Joint Venture Receives Chinese Government Approvals and Business License
New joint venture focused on multi-million dollar short-term revenue opportunities.
Ceres Plans to Raise as Much as $132 Million in IPO Next Month
Ceres Inc., a U.S. seed maker, plans to raise as much as $132 million in an initial public offering to expand output of genetically modified crops used in the production of biofuels.
CELLECTIS : Plant Sciences Announces the Signature of a Strategic Partnership with SESVanderHave in Sugar Beet
Cellectis (Paris:ALCLS) plant sciences, the plant genome engineering company and subsidiary of Cellectis (Alternext: ALCLS), announces today the signature of a research and commercial agreement with SESVanderHave, a world leader in the sugar beet seed industry, on the use of Cellectis technologies in sugar beet.
Manildra Group awarded the world’s first commercial certification by the Roundtable on Sustainable Biofuels (RSB).
Shortlist for 2012 Sustainable Biofuels Awards Announced
10 Award Categories Recognise Industry Innovators as Part of 7th Annual World Biofuels Markets Congress and Exhibition.
BIO Congress to Feature Presentations on Advanced Biofuels and Renewable Chemicals
Biofuel and renewable chemical company executives, scientists and government officials from around the globe will speak in breakout sessions at BIO's 9th annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing.
BGI Opens Genome Research Center in Europe
The company opens its first European Genome Research Center located in Copenhagen Bio Science Park (COBIS).
Roche Supports the Smithsonian's National Zoo with Next-Generation Sequencing Instrument
Companies reach collaboration agreement in which zoo will use Roche's GS Junior benchtop sequencing system for research in SCBI's Center for Conservation and Evolutionary Genetics.
BC Bioenergy Network Invests in Cedar Road Bioenergy Inc. Phase 2 Expansion
This investment will support the installation of a gas storage system which will improve the revenues and income for the $4 million facility at the Nanaimo Bioenergy Centre.
US Navy Taps into QUT Biofuel Capabilities
Biofuel technology being developed by Queensland University of Technology researchers has caught the interest of the US Navy, which is currently in Australia on an alternative fuel fact-finding mission.
SemBioSys and Tasly Joint Venture Receives Chinese Government Approvals and Business License
New joint venture focused on multi-million dollar short-term revenue opportunities.
Ceres Plans to Raise as Much as $132 Million in IPO Next Month
Ceres Inc., a U.S. seed maker, plans to raise as much as $132 million in an initial public offering to expand output of genetically modified crops used in the production of biofuels.
CELLECTIS : Plant Sciences Announces the Signature of a Strategic Partnership with SESVanderHave in Sugar Beet
Cellectis (Paris:ALCLS) plant sciences, the plant genome engineering company and subsidiary of Cellectis (Alternext: ALCLS), announces today the signature of a research and commercial agreement with SESVanderHave, a world leader in the sugar beet seed industry, on the use of Cellectis technologies in sugar beet.
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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.
Drought Induced Increase in Quercetin Glycosides is Associated with Drought Resistance in a Novel White Clover Population
Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Lincoln University, AgResearch Grasslands
White clover is an important forage legume in temperate pastures, but does not have sufficient resistance against drought stress. Quercetin is a flavonol conferring plant sunscreen and anti-oxidant properties under UV-B stress with a trade-off of reduced biomass. An F1 full-sib cross between stress tolerant and stress sensitive white clover genotypes showed the ability to increase Q accumulation associated to maintenance of dry matter yield under a near wilting drought.
SUBSTITUTION OF FERTILIZER NITROGEN THROUGH ORGANIC SOURCES IN MAIZE -WHEAT CROPPING SYSTEM IN INDO-GANGETIC PLAINS
1Scientist, PDFSR, Modipuram, Meerut, (UP), 2 Sr. Scientist, Div. of Agromomy, IARI, New Delhi
• Application of SGM either alone or in combination with WS with moderate levels of fertilizer N substitute for substantial amount of fertilizer N and consequently enhanced crop productivity with higher profitability maintaining soil fertility in maize-wheat cropping system. Application of leguminous green manure and previous crop residues (wheat residues) in soil can potentially deal the issues of stagnation in productivity, declining factor productivity and soil fertility depletion.
Potential of the strain of entomopathogenic fungus Isaria fumosorosea CCM 8367 as a biological control agent against Cameraria ohridella and other pests
Biology Centre of Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Institute of Entomology, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; Laboratory of Plant Protection, Olesna, Czech Republic
Strain CCM 8367 of Isaria fumosorosea (syn. Paecilomyces fumosoroseus) was isolated in the Czech Republic from lepidopteran pest and is deposited as a patent culture in the Czech Collection of Microorganisms in Brno. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of this strain on Cameraria ohridella, Leptinotarsa decemlineata and Spodoptera littoralis. Comparison with Apopka 97 strain isolated from commercial biopesticide PreFeRal WG (Biobest, Belgium) was made.
Hybridization between native and introduced Rubus in California and the Pacific Northwest
University of California - Davis
Given the sympatry of native and non-native Rubus in the Western United States, we are interested in the potential of novel hybridization events to contribute to the evolution of invasiveness in this genus. Using SSRs, we identify hybrids between native and non-native species, as well as multiple clones of the invasive R. armeniacus.
Microsatellites distinguish sexual vs. apomictic reproduction in spontaneous Rubus hybrids
University of California - Davis
In previous work we identified spontaneous hybrids between the native, sexual R. ursinus and the non-native, apomictic R. armeniacus and R. pensilvanicus. Using microsatellite genotypes of seeds and seedlings, we determine that the hybrids produce a mix of sexual and clonal offspring, and that sexual seeds have higher viability. This has implications for the ability of hybrid Rubus to evolve into new invasive forms.
SILENCING THE SAM PATHWAY GENES RELATED TO CAFFEINE PRODUCTION IN TEA
Department of Biotechnology Plant Improvement Division Tea Research Association Jorhat, Assam, India
Caffeine (1,3,7-trimethyl xanthine), known to have sensory and stimulatory effects, causes adverse effects on health which has resulted in an increased demand for de-caffeinated tea. The transformants obtained by RNAi are being analysed for partial and complete knockdown of one or both the genes using RT-PCR and reduction in caffeine production estimated by HPLC.
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.
Drought Induced Increase in Quercetin Glycosides is Associated with Drought Resistance in a Novel White Clover Population
Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Lincoln University, AgResearch Grasslands
White clover is an important forage legume in temperate pastures, but does not have sufficient resistance against drought stress. Quercetin is a flavonol conferring plant sunscreen and anti-oxidant properties under UV-B stress with a trade-off of reduced biomass. An F1 full-sib cross between stress tolerant and stress sensitive white clover genotypes showed the ability to increase Q accumulation associated to maintenance of dry matter yield under a near wilting drought.
SUBSTITUTION OF FERTILIZER NITROGEN THROUGH ORGANIC SOURCES IN MAIZE -WHEAT CROPPING SYSTEM IN INDO-GANGETIC PLAINS
1Scientist, PDFSR, Modipuram, Meerut, (UP), 2 Sr. Scientist, Div. of Agromomy, IARI, New Delhi
• Application of SGM either alone or in combination with WS with moderate levels of fertilizer N substitute for substantial amount of fertilizer N and consequently enhanced crop productivity with higher profitability maintaining soil fertility in maize-wheat cropping system. Application of leguminous green manure and previous crop residues (wheat residues) in soil can potentially deal the issues of stagnation in productivity, declining factor productivity and soil fertility depletion.
Potential of the strain of entomopathogenic fungus Isaria fumosorosea CCM 8367 as a biological control agent against Cameraria ohridella and other pests
Biology Centre of Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Institute of Entomology, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; Laboratory of Plant Protection, Olesna, Czech Republic
Strain CCM 8367 of Isaria fumosorosea (syn. Paecilomyces fumosoroseus) was isolated in the Czech Republic from lepidopteran pest and is deposited as a patent culture in the Czech Collection of Microorganisms in Brno. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of this strain on Cameraria ohridella, Leptinotarsa decemlineata and Spodoptera littoralis. Comparison with Apopka 97 strain isolated from commercial biopesticide PreFeRal WG (Biobest, Belgium) was made.
Hybridization between native and introduced Rubus in California and the Pacific Northwest
University of California - Davis
Given the sympatry of native and non-native Rubus in the Western United States, we are interested in the potential of novel hybridization events to contribute to the evolution of invasiveness in this genus. Using SSRs, we identify hybrids between native and non-native species, as well as multiple clones of the invasive R. armeniacus.
Microsatellites distinguish sexual vs. apomictic reproduction in spontaneous Rubus hybrids
University of California - Davis
In previous work we identified spontaneous hybrids between the native, sexual R. ursinus and the non-native, apomictic R. armeniacus and R. pensilvanicus. Using microsatellite genotypes of seeds and seedlings, we determine that the hybrids produce a mix of sexual and clonal offspring, and that sexual seeds have higher viability. This has implications for the ability of hybrid Rubus to evolve into new invasive forms.
SILENCING THE SAM PATHWAY GENES RELATED TO CAFFEINE PRODUCTION IN TEA
Department of Biotechnology Plant Improvement Division Tea Research Association Jorhat, Assam, India
Caffeine (1,3,7-trimethyl xanthine), known to have sensory and stimulatory effects, causes adverse effects on health which has resulted in an increased demand for de-caffeinated tea. The transformants obtained by RNAi are being analysed for partial and complete knockdown of one or both the genes using RT-PCR and reduction in caffeine production estimated by HPLC.
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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