Murdoch's Centre for Crop & Food Innovation & SABC

@MU_CCFI_Biotech is delighted to announce that our Centre Director, Professor Rajeev Varshney, has been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (@Science_Academy) for his groundbreaking contributions to crop production and global food security. Prof. Varshney…

We're on to the final session of the Genome Data Analysis and Integration Workshop, which will focus on Developing and Utilising Novel Bioinformatics Approaches. First up is Prof Weilong Guo from the Crop Genomics and Bioinformatics Department at China Agricultural University,…

Capping off our session on Exploring Pangenomes is the Founder and CEO of the Smartgenomics Technology Institute, Dr Chengzhi Jiao, who presented a comparative genomic analysis of wheat varieties in China and Australia. Dr Jiao was a key contributor in one of the most…

Capping off today's presentations is Dr Liu Xin, @TheBgiGroup General Manager (North China region). Dr Xin spoke about exploring plant physiological mechanisms using single-cell and spatial omics. This approach is revolutionising plant biology by enabling researchers to…

Up next is @QUT molecular geneticist and plant virologist Prof Peter Waterhouse, who discusses developing the reference genome, epigenome, and mini-pangenome of Nicotiana benthamiana, commonly considered Australia's native 'lab rat' plant. A great overview of how this plant…

It was a pleasure to welcome Prof @neenamitter, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Research at @CharlesSturtUni to @MurdochUni. Following a meeting with our senior leadership team, Prof Mitter took a tour of our facilities, and sat down with @rajvarshney to discuss potential…

That brings us to the end of the GDAI Workshop! Sincere thanks to all our speakers for their outstanding presentations that highlight the truly groundbreaking work being done across a wide range of important crop types. Special thanks to @Hort_Au and @MGI_Technology for their…

Our final GDAI Workshop presentation is from Dr Matthew Webb, Senior Technical Officer (Genomics/bioinformatics) at the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. Dr Webb discussed some of the tools and resources that Qld DPI uses for genomic data analysis, and how…

Up next is @NRC_CNRC Senior Research Officer @SateeshKagale, who discussed challenges facing global pea production, and current efforts to establish a genomics platform to develop climate-resilient pea varieties. Dr Kagale discussed the Pisum 60+ Project, an international pea…

Day 2 of the Genome Data Analysis and Integration Workshop kicks off with a session that explores pangenomes and the impact these resources can have on plant productivity and stress resilience. Our first speaker is @PGSB_Helmholtz Deputy Group Leader and @MU_CCFI_Biotech Adj.…

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And that's a wrap for Day of the Genome Data Analysis and Integration Workshop! Sincere thanks to all of our speakers for their fascinating presentations, and to all the attendees who have travelled to Perth to be with us today. Looking forward to more insights, analysis and…

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Next up is Dr @murukarthickj, Asst Prof of Plant Genomics at @TAMU @AgriLifeDallas. Dr Jayakodi shared insights on how genomics can speed up genetic improvement in clonally propagated crops. Great to have you with us, Dr Jayakodi!

Up next is Dr Guillaume Martin, a @Cirad researcher who studies genome evolution using next-generation sequencing. Dr Guillaume discusses his research into banana genome diversity, and why improving the genetic diversity of this important crop is essential in mitigating threats,…

Great to have Prof Xueyong Zhang, Head of the Research Group of Wheat Gene Resources at the Institute of Crop Sciences at CAAS back in Perth. Prof Zhang, an internationally renowned wheat geneticist and long-term CCFI collaborator, is up next to discuss one of wheat's most…

Session one of the Genome Data Analysis and Integration Workshop begins with @UQ_News Prof Rob Henry, who shares his insights on recent progress in plant genome sequencing, highlights some of the great achievements made in areas such as biodiversity conservation, and flags future…

The @MU_CCFI_Biotech Genome Data Analysis and Integration Workshop is now underway! We're thrilled to have collaborators from Australia and abroad join us at @MurdochUni to discuss advancements in genomics and demonstrate how data generated in our respective research projects…

Excited to announce our guest speaker for Session 8 of the CCFI/SABC Crops Biotech Series! On Friday 25 July, we'll be hosting @Dr_HammadKhan, Director of the WA Node of the Australian Plant Phenomics Network (APPN) at @DPIRDbroadacre. The session will provide an overview of…