Driving Discoveries in Agrigenomics
Today’s agricultural researchers have many tools at their disposal for studying plant and animal genomics. Whether you’re interested in plant biology, crops and livestock, or model organisms, an accurate view of the genetic influence on traits and disease is crucial. As genomics becomes more widely used in agriculture, researchers and breeders are increasingly using Illumina technology to drive discoveries and advances.
Microarray and next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies are useful for studying various aspects of plant and animal genomics, including genotype, gene expression and regulation, and epigenetics. These approaches offer the throughput, sensitivity, and precision needed to evaluate genetic markers and discover new ones associated with traits or disease.
Methods for Plant and Animal Genomics
Next-Generation Sequencing
NGS provides a high-resolution view of the genetic variation influencing phenotype in plants and animals. It is useful for discovering novel markers. For smaller sample numbers, it offers a low-cost alternative to microarrays.
Microarrays
Microarrays are ideal for routine screening applications in plant and animal genomics, and the resulting genotype data can inform selection and breeding decisions. Arrays are especially cost-effective for analyzing large sample numbers.
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Additional Resources
Sequencing Enables Selective Breeding of Goat Herd
Researchers in New Zealand use genotyping by sequencing to overcome cost and resource hurdles associated with genomic selection.
Selective Advances in Cattle Breeding
José Fernando Garcia discusses how genomic selection can improve beef production while reducing the environmental impact.
Genomic Selection and Animal Breeding
Next-generation sequencing and genotyping technologies are revolutionizing animal breeding.
Perspectives in Crop Genotyping
Read about progress, challenges, and trends in the development of cost-effective genotyping platforms for crop breeding.
Modern Breeding Programs for the Sunflower
The sunflower industry adopts genomics tools to better inform breeding decisions and improve disease resistance.
Nellore Genotyping Grows Brazilian Beef Industry
Breeders and researchers use genotyping to enhance the Nellore breed and allow the Brazilian beef industry to flourish.
The Future of Beef Cattle Breeding
Sandhill Farms incorporates genomic technologies into the trait selection process to provide more predictable seed stock.
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