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The 7th Plant Genomics and Gene Editing Congress: Asia will be held from the 20th – 21st April 2021 and will proceed as an online event with virtual content delivery. Illumina is proud to be the platinum sponsor at the 7th Plant Genomics and Gene Editing Congress: Asia that will be held virtually in April 2021. Attend our keynote and panel discussion sessions featuring Dr. John Hickey and Dr. Edward Cargill from Bayer Crop Science and Dr. Sukhjiwan Kaur from Agriculture Victoria Research.
Keynote Presentation
| Date: | 20th April 2021, Tuesday |
| Time: | 10:10 am – 10:40 am (GMT +8) |
| Speakers: | Dr. John Hickey Dr. Edward Cargill |
| Topic: | Disruptions through Data Driven Breeding Will Drive Step Changes in Crop Performance |
| Abstract: | The world population is predicted to reach 9 billion within the next 35 years, requiring a 70-100% increase in food production relative to current levels. Breeding, which has been responsible for ~50% of historical improvements in agriculture, is one of the key routes through which this increased production, efficiency and sustainability can be delivered. To deliver this though the rates of genetic gain achieved by breeding must be doubled. Breeding is increasingly viewed as an integrative science that has data science at its core. Advances in genomic sequencing, genome editing, reproductive, robotic and other technologies offer huge potential to drive step changes in crop performance. Untapping the potential of these technologies requires their development and deployment in concert build upon a platform and culture of data science. |
Panel Discussion
| Date: | 20th April 2021, Tuesday |
| Time: | 02:40 pm – 03:10 pm (GMT +8) |
| Panelists: | Dr. John Hickey Dr. Sukhjiwan Kaur Dr. Edward Cargill Dr. Evgeny Glazov |
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- Date & Time
- 20 Apr. 2021 – 21 Apr. 2021
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Location
- Virtual/Online
- Australia
- South APAC
- Topic
- Agrigenomics