Plant & Animal Genomics

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.

With an extensive toolset for a wide variety of species and applications, our microarray and sequencing technologies enable agricultural researchers to study virtually any organism.

TruSeq Genotype N_e Kit

A low-cost, targeted solution for genotyping by sequencing of any nonhuman animal or plant species.

MaizeLD BeadChip

A comprehensive genotyping solution for essentially derived varieties (EDV) testing in maize, providing the high discrimination necessary to assess EDV status.

CRISPR-Cas9 is a recently developed genome editing technique that allows scientists to perform precise genomic manipulation quickly and conveniently. This technology has a vast spectrum of applications. As with any molecular biology technique, it is crucial that the obtained results have high levels of specificity. This review highlights recent publications that demonstrate the use of genomic technologies and high-throughput sequencing in CRISPR-Cas9 experiments for checking specificity and off-target effects across the genome.