1. The Global Rust Reference Center (GRRC) provides early warning of new wheat rust races through its quarantine facilities, pathogen testing, and international collaborations.
2. The "Scandinavian model" used by GRRC involves collecting rust samples, testing for new races, informing breeders, and monitoring varieties for resistance - allowing rapid responses.
3. A case study found the "Warrior" rust race in Europe originated elsewhere, showing molecular testing is needed to understand disease spread beyond phenotyping alone. Ongoing monitoring of rust evolution is critical for breeding resistant varieties.
Seroprevalence of specific Leptospira serovars in pigs from five provinces in...ILRI
Presentation by Hu Suk Lee, Hung Nguyen-Viet and Delia Grace at the 2016 Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases (CRWAD), Chicago, IL, USA, 3–5 December 2016.
This study aimed to test whether MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry could be used to identify tick specimens down to the genus and species levels based on protein signatures. Leg pairs from fresh and ethanol-preserved ticks were analyzed using MALDI-TOF. Protein spectra allowed clear differentiation of ticks at the genus level. Spectra from ticks of the same genus, such as Amblyomma species, enabled identification down to the species level. The study demonstrates that MALDI-TOF is a rapid and effective method for identifying tick specimens, with implications for taxonomy, conservation, and disease research.
Quentin D. Wheeler - ZooBank and the Taxonomic RenaissanceICZN
ZooBank and the Taxonomic Renaissance
There are an estimated 8-10 million species on Earth but only about 1.5 million have been described. Taxonomy provides essential information for fields like conservation, agriculture, and medicine. However, constraints include limited access to existing species descriptions, specimens, and colleagues. Cyberinfrastructure like e-monographs, a Taxonomic Expert Network, and a Virtual Species Observatory can help modernize and improve taxonomy by enabling collaborative research and providing open access to curated collections, descriptions, and identification tools. This cyberinfrastructure will transform how taxonomic information and knowledge are generated and applied.
This study investigated the serial passaging of Drosophila X virus (DXV) in experimental populations of Drosophila melanogaster flies over multiple generations. DXV was orally administered to D. melanogaster populations and dead and living flies were collected after each passage to test for the presence of DXV via RT-PCR. DXV was detected in one lineage after the third and fourth passages, indicating the virus was able to pass between generations when flies were infected by consuming smashed infected flies. The experimental system aims to help understand how viruses evolve and change within host populations over time.
Mapping Biodiversity - The Atlas of Living AustraliaDonald Hobern
The document summarizes the Atlas of Living Australia project, which aims to provide open access to biodiversity data. It discusses challenges such as digitizing literature and specimens, standardizing data, integrating taxonomy, and developing tools for users. The Atlas will include a metadata repository, species pages, a regional atlas, and annotation tools to link data and comments. The goal is to make Australia's biological knowledge more accessible and usable.
This document summarizes a knowledge management project in Central Asia called CACILM II. The project aims to disseminate knowledge about sustainable land management practices to stakeholders in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan over 3 years with a budget of $1.4 million from IFAD. The project involves knowledge synthesis, sharing resources on sustainable land management, and using knowledge in policy dialogue. Outputs include synthesized knowledge about sustainable land management that is disseminated to stakeholders, an operational knowledge platform, and an established knowledge management system.
Seroprevalence of specific Leptospira serovars in pigs from five provinces in...ILRI
Presentation by Hu Suk Lee, Hung Nguyen-Viet and Delia Grace at the 2016 Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases (CRWAD), Chicago, IL, USA, 3–5 December 2016.
This study aimed to test whether MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry could be used to identify tick specimens down to the genus and species levels based on protein signatures. Leg pairs from fresh and ethanol-preserved ticks were analyzed using MALDI-TOF. Protein spectra allowed clear differentiation of ticks at the genus level. Spectra from ticks of the same genus, such as Amblyomma species, enabled identification down to the species level. The study demonstrates that MALDI-TOF is a rapid and effective method for identifying tick specimens, with implications for taxonomy, conservation, and disease research.
Quentin D. Wheeler - ZooBank and the Taxonomic RenaissanceICZN
ZooBank and the Taxonomic Renaissance
There are an estimated 8-10 million species on Earth but only about 1.5 million have been described. Taxonomy provides essential information for fields like conservation, agriculture, and medicine. However, constraints include limited access to existing species descriptions, specimens, and colleagues. Cyberinfrastructure like e-monographs, a Taxonomic Expert Network, and a Virtual Species Observatory can help modernize and improve taxonomy by enabling collaborative research and providing open access to curated collections, descriptions, and identification tools. This cyberinfrastructure will transform how taxonomic information and knowledge are generated and applied.
This study investigated the serial passaging of Drosophila X virus (DXV) in experimental populations of Drosophila melanogaster flies over multiple generations. DXV was orally administered to D. melanogaster populations and dead and living flies were collected after each passage to test for the presence of DXV via RT-PCR. DXV was detected in one lineage after the third and fourth passages, indicating the virus was able to pass between generations when flies were infected by consuming smashed infected flies. The experimental system aims to help understand how viruses evolve and change within host populations over time.
Mapping Biodiversity - The Atlas of Living AustraliaDonald Hobern
The document summarizes the Atlas of Living Australia project, which aims to provide open access to biodiversity data. It discusses challenges such as digitizing literature and specimens, standardizing data, integrating taxonomy, and developing tools for users. The Atlas will include a metadata repository, species pages, a regional atlas, and annotation tools to link data and comments. The goal is to make Australia's biological knowledge more accessible and usable.
This document summarizes a knowledge management project in Central Asia called CACILM II. The project aims to disseminate knowledge about sustainable land management practices to stakeholders in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan over 3 years with a budget of $1.4 million from IFAD. The project involves knowledge synthesis, sharing resources on sustainable land management, and using knowledge in policy dialogue. Outputs include synthesized knowledge about sustainable land management that is disseminated to stakeholders, an operational knowledge platform, and an established knowledge management system.
Approaches to knowledge packaging and dissemination.ICARDA
The document discusses approaches to knowledge packaging and dissemination for the CACILM knowledge management project. It aims to produce and share useful information with farmers and decision makers in Central Asian countries to improve sustainable land management. The project will define key user groups, understand how best to engage them, and design communication activities and materials tailored to each group. This includes capturing and packaging project results before strategically communicating research findings to influence stakeholders like decision makers, extension services, and development partners.
Assessment of water management efficiency in EgyptICARDA
The document assesses the impacts of irrigation management transfer on crop water use, yields, and productivity in northern Egypt. Key findings include:
- Significant reductions in irrigation time and costs for farmers after the transfer, with irrigation time decreasing 50-60% for various crops.
- Some improvements in equitable water distribution and prevention of tail-end water losses.
- Higher crop yields and cultivated areas in improved irrigation areas compared to unimproved areas.
- Livelihood expenses accounted for over 70% of total household expenses both before and after the transfer, with total expenses increasing with wealth scale but not significantly different between improved and unimproved areas.
This document summarizes IFAD's portfolio and grant program in the Near East, North Africa, and Europe (NEN) region. It details that IFAD has invested $1.84 billion in 47 loan-financed projects and 35 regional and country grants across 20 countries and 1 territory in the region. International co-financiers like IsDB and OFID contribute 41% of co-financing, while beneficiaries and domestic governments contribute 32% and 27% respectively. The largest grant recipient has been ICARDA, which has received 60 grants totaling over $7 million, including 3 ongoing regional grants worth $3.9 million.
Capacity building and human resources development ICARDA
This document discusses capacity building and human resource development for implementing agricultural innovations in Central Asia's dryland systems. It outlines several challenges facing the region, including climate change, population growth, land degradation, and water management issues. It then proposes building a knowledge transfer and risk management system for irrigated agriculture in the region to help address these problems. This system would involve partnerships, monitoring changes and risks, providing farmers with information, and adopting best practices through training. Pilot projects in Uzbekistan demonstrated increased productivity and water savings through such an approach.
1. The document discusses the need for more effective policies and incentives around sustainable and efficient water allocation and management in India. It notes the rising stress on water resources and the inequalities created by current water policies.
2. It proposes a shift towards incentives that focus on farm-level technologies and practices rather than input-based subsidies. New incentive instruments are needed to efficiently support water use and dryland agriculture.
3. Key recommendations include equipping small farmers with resources to adopt water-saving technologies, increasing investment in water infrastructure, establishing cost-recovery water tariffs, and designing incentives around sustainable technologies and practices.
ICARDA Research and Decentralization Strategies ICARDA
This document summarizes ICARDA's research and decentralization strategies with a focus on the MENA region. It outlines the challenges facing sustainable agriculture in dry areas like water scarcity, degradation, and climate change. ICARDA's research focuses on crop improvement, natural resource management, and socioeconomic issues to boost food security and livelihoods. Its decentralization strategy establishes research platforms aligned with CRPs in countries like Morocco, Ethiopia, India, and Turkey to better serve dryland systems and partnerships. The strategy aims to strengthen partnerships, target investments, and reduce vulnerability through a more decentralized organization.
The document announces an international conference on policies for water and food security in dry areas to be held June 24-26 in Cairo, Egypt. The conference will bring together stakeholders from different sectors and countries to discuss challenges and solutions related to water scarcity and food insecurity in arid regions. Topics will include water resources management strategies, agricultural practices, and policy frameworks to improve resilience and self-sufficiency. The goal is to facilitate international cooperation on addressing the needs of communities in drylands.
The document discusses food security challenges in the Near East and North Africa region. It notes that the region faces issues like limited water resources, high population growth, and dependence on food imports. To address these challenges, the document recommends a three pillar approach: 1) strengthening safety nets and access to resources, 2) enhancing domestic food supplies through investment, and 3) reducing market volatility through improved infrastructure and financial instruments. The global community has made reducing hunger a priority, and organizations like FAO are taking an integrated approach focused on sustainable resource management and nutrition to help food insecure regions.
Uzbekistan: Water and Food Security Case StudyICARDA
This document presents a case study on water and food security in Uzbekistan. It discusses:
- The role of agriculture and irrigated farming in Uzbekistan's economy and challenges facing the sector.
- Actions implemented to improve irrigation systems, including land reclamation and water-saving technologies.
- Results of these efforts showing increased water productivity, reduced water losses, and improved soil fertility.
- Lessons learned around capacity building, innovation adoption, and integrated water resources management.
1) The IFAD-funded CLCA project aims to develop and test innovative integrated crop-livestock conservation agriculture approaches through participatory research with farmers in Algeria, Tunisia, and Tajikistan.
2) Key achievements include collecting over 1,100 farm surveys, conducting on-station and on-farm trials of stubble grazing and fodder production, and testing conservation agriculture technology packages on over 45 farms across the three countries.
3) The project has also enhanced capacity through over 15 training courses attended by 280 trainees, eight field days reaching 357 farmers, and publications including conference papers, films and posters.
This document discusses the use of geoinformatics and remote sensing for agricultural applications. It provides an overview of different satellite sensors and their resolutions, including MODIS, Landsat, RapidEye and WorldView. It discusses scaling between global to local scales and examples of different sensors that can be used at different scales, from landscape to crop and varietal levels. It also provides matrices comparing the characteristics of different remote sensing platforms and their ability to quantify various biophysical and production parameters.
Turkey: Water Management for Water and Food Security ICARDA
This document summarizes a presentation given on groundwater management in Turkey. It provides background on Turkey's agricultural sector and water resources, noting that groundwater accounts for 19% of irrigation water. Key agencies responsible for irrigation development and management are described. Turkey's groundwater policy involves permitting wells and transferring management to water user organizations. Challenges to sustainable groundwater use include overpumping and network water losses. Solutions discussed are metering wells, modernizing irrigation systems through pressurization and land consolidation, which can save water and increase yields.
The date palm sector in Iraq has declined dramatically due to conflicts, disease, and low prices. This has resulted in the destruction of palm trees in southern Iraq and the country slipping to seventh in global date production. HSAD and ICARDA are working to rehabilitate the date palm sector in Iraq through creating mother palm stations, plantlet nurseries, and rehabilitating orchards. They are also using tissue culture techniques to propagate palm plantlets, training staff, and assisting the national team with international experts. The goal is to help Iraq regain its position as a top global date producer and improve livelihoods.
The Global Rust Reference Center (GRRC) in Denmark aims to manage wheat rust surveillance, act as an early warning system, disseminate results online, maintain pathogen genetic resources, and provide training. It has expanded facilities including quarantine zones, labs, and greenhouse space. The GRRC works with over 40 international collaborators from Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America. It collects and maintains live wheat rust isolates to assist breeding and research. The GRRC also conducts research on rust spread, evolution, genetics, and host-pathogen interactions. Training is provided to students and scientists in wheat rust pathology. Ongoing challenges include understanding global rust dynamics and improving phenotyping methods. Sustained efforts are needed
International partnerships - Shining light on the neglected zoonosesILRI
Poster prepared by Elizabeth Cook, Lian Thomas, Will de Glanville, Mark Bronsvoort, Phil Toye, Bernard Agwanda, Njeri Wamae, Sam Kariuki and Eric Fèvre for the Medical Research Council (MRC) centenary celebration held at the Royal Society, London, UK, 10 December 2013.
The poster won third prize in a competition organized for MRC-funded early-career researchers to communicate how international collaboration has been pivotal to their research. Elizabeth Cook's PhD studentship at the University of Edinburgh is funded by the MRC.
This document discusses viruses that cause diarrhea. It begins by introducing the major viral agents responsible for acute gastroenteritis worldwide in children, especially in developing countries. The document then covers the clinical features, laboratory diagnosis, treatment, and prophylaxis of viral diarrhea. Under laboratory diagnosis, it details methods for specimen collection, processing, and storage as well as techniques for detection of viral antigens, antibodies, and nucleic acids. These include ELISA, latex agglutination, immunofluorescence, electron microscopy, PCR, and virus isolation in cell culture. The document concludes by discussing the epidemiology and taxonomy of rotavirus, the most significant viral agent of diarrhea.
Global patterns of insect diiversity, distribution and evolutionary distinctnessAlison Specht
The presentation of the CESAB group ACTIAS at the 2016 french ecology conference in the FRB-CESAB session "Using a treasury of knowledge to tackle complex ecological questions." Presenter: Carlos Lopez-Vaamonde
Approaches to knowledge packaging and dissemination.ICARDA
The document discusses approaches to knowledge packaging and dissemination for the CACILM knowledge management project. It aims to produce and share useful information with farmers and decision makers in Central Asian countries to improve sustainable land management. The project will define key user groups, understand how best to engage them, and design communication activities and materials tailored to each group. This includes capturing and packaging project results before strategically communicating research findings to influence stakeholders like decision makers, extension services, and development partners.
Assessment of water management efficiency in EgyptICARDA
The document assesses the impacts of irrigation management transfer on crop water use, yields, and productivity in northern Egypt. Key findings include:
- Significant reductions in irrigation time and costs for farmers after the transfer, with irrigation time decreasing 50-60% for various crops.
- Some improvements in equitable water distribution and prevention of tail-end water losses.
- Higher crop yields and cultivated areas in improved irrigation areas compared to unimproved areas.
- Livelihood expenses accounted for over 70% of total household expenses both before and after the transfer, with total expenses increasing with wealth scale but not significantly different between improved and unimproved areas.
This document summarizes IFAD's portfolio and grant program in the Near East, North Africa, and Europe (NEN) region. It details that IFAD has invested $1.84 billion in 47 loan-financed projects and 35 regional and country grants across 20 countries and 1 territory in the region. International co-financiers like IsDB and OFID contribute 41% of co-financing, while beneficiaries and domestic governments contribute 32% and 27% respectively. The largest grant recipient has been ICARDA, which has received 60 grants totaling over $7 million, including 3 ongoing regional grants worth $3.9 million.
Capacity building and human resources development ICARDA
This document discusses capacity building and human resource development for implementing agricultural innovations in Central Asia's dryland systems. It outlines several challenges facing the region, including climate change, population growth, land degradation, and water management issues. It then proposes building a knowledge transfer and risk management system for irrigated agriculture in the region to help address these problems. This system would involve partnerships, monitoring changes and risks, providing farmers with information, and adopting best practices through training. Pilot projects in Uzbekistan demonstrated increased productivity and water savings through such an approach.
1. The document discusses the need for more effective policies and incentives around sustainable and efficient water allocation and management in India. It notes the rising stress on water resources and the inequalities created by current water policies.
2. It proposes a shift towards incentives that focus on farm-level technologies and practices rather than input-based subsidies. New incentive instruments are needed to efficiently support water use and dryland agriculture.
3. Key recommendations include equipping small farmers with resources to adopt water-saving technologies, increasing investment in water infrastructure, establishing cost-recovery water tariffs, and designing incentives around sustainable technologies and practices.
ICARDA Research and Decentralization Strategies ICARDA
This document summarizes ICARDA's research and decentralization strategies with a focus on the MENA region. It outlines the challenges facing sustainable agriculture in dry areas like water scarcity, degradation, and climate change. ICARDA's research focuses on crop improvement, natural resource management, and socioeconomic issues to boost food security and livelihoods. Its decentralization strategy establishes research platforms aligned with CRPs in countries like Morocco, Ethiopia, India, and Turkey to better serve dryland systems and partnerships. The strategy aims to strengthen partnerships, target investments, and reduce vulnerability through a more decentralized organization.
The document announces an international conference on policies for water and food security in dry areas to be held June 24-26 in Cairo, Egypt. The conference will bring together stakeholders from different sectors and countries to discuss challenges and solutions related to water scarcity and food insecurity in arid regions. Topics will include water resources management strategies, agricultural practices, and policy frameworks to improve resilience and self-sufficiency. The goal is to facilitate international cooperation on addressing the needs of communities in drylands.
The document discusses food security challenges in the Near East and North Africa region. It notes that the region faces issues like limited water resources, high population growth, and dependence on food imports. To address these challenges, the document recommends a three pillar approach: 1) strengthening safety nets and access to resources, 2) enhancing domestic food supplies through investment, and 3) reducing market volatility through improved infrastructure and financial instruments. The global community has made reducing hunger a priority, and organizations like FAO are taking an integrated approach focused on sustainable resource management and nutrition to help food insecure regions.
Uzbekistan: Water and Food Security Case StudyICARDA
This document presents a case study on water and food security in Uzbekistan. It discusses:
- The role of agriculture and irrigated farming in Uzbekistan's economy and challenges facing the sector.
- Actions implemented to improve irrigation systems, including land reclamation and water-saving technologies.
- Results of these efforts showing increased water productivity, reduced water losses, and improved soil fertility.
- Lessons learned around capacity building, innovation adoption, and integrated water resources management.
1) The IFAD-funded CLCA project aims to develop and test innovative integrated crop-livestock conservation agriculture approaches through participatory research with farmers in Algeria, Tunisia, and Tajikistan.
2) Key achievements include collecting over 1,100 farm surveys, conducting on-station and on-farm trials of stubble grazing and fodder production, and testing conservation agriculture technology packages on over 45 farms across the three countries.
3) The project has also enhanced capacity through over 15 training courses attended by 280 trainees, eight field days reaching 357 farmers, and publications including conference papers, films and posters.
This document discusses the use of geoinformatics and remote sensing for agricultural applications. It provides an overview of different satellite sensors and their resolutions, including MODIS, Landsat, RapidEye and WorldView. It discusses scaling between global to local scales and examples of different sensors that can be used at different scales, from landscape to crop and varietal levels. It also provides matrices comparing the characteristics of different remote sensing platforms and their ability to quantify various biophysical and production parameters.
Turkey: Water Management for Water and Food Security ICARDA
This document summarizes a presentation given on groundwater management in Turkey. It provides background on Turkey's agricultural sector and water resources, noting that groundwater accounts for 19% of irrigation water. Key agencies responsible for irrigation development and management are described. Turkey's groundwater policy involves permitting wells and transferring management to water user organizations. Challenges to sustainable groundwater use include overpumping and network water losses. Solutions discussed are metering wells, modernizing irrigation systems through pressurization and land consolidation, which can save water and increase yields.
The date palm sector in Iraq has declined dramatically due to conflicts, disease, and low prices. This has resulted in the destruction of palm trees in southern Iraq and the country slipping to seventh in global date production. HSAD and ICARDA are working to rehabilitate the date palm sector in Iraq through creating mother palm stations, plantlet nurseries, and rehabilitating orchards. They are also using tissue culture techniques to propagate palm plantlets, training staff, and assisting the national team with international experts. The goal is to help Iraq regain its position as a top global date producer and improve livelihoods.
The Global Rust Reference Center (GRRC) in Denmark aims to manage wheat rust surveillance, act as an early warning system, disseminate results online, maintain pathogen genetic resources, and provide training. It has expanded facilities including quarantine zones, labs, and greenhouse space. The GRRC works with over 40 international collaborators from Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America. It collects and maintains live wheat rust isolates to assist breeding and research. The GRRC also conducts research on rust spread, evolution, genetics, and host-pathogen interactions. Training is provided to students and scientists in wheat rust pathology. Ongoing challenges include understanding global rust dynamics and improving phenotyping methods. Sustained efforts are needed
International partnerships - Shining light on the neglected zoonosesILRI
Poster prepared by Elizabeth Cook, Lian Thomas, Will de Glanville, Mark Bronsvoort, Phil Toye, Bernard Agwanda, Njeri Wamae, Sam Kariuki and Eric Fèvre for the Medical Research Council (MRC) centenary celebration held at the Royal Society, London, UK, 10 December 2013.
The poster won third prize in a competition organized for MRC-funded early-career researchers to communicate how international collaboration has been pivotal to their research. Elizabeth Cook's PhD studentship at the University of Edinburgh is funded by the MRC.
This document discusses viruses that cause diarrhea. It begins by introducing the major viral agents responsible for acute gastroenteritis worldwide in children, especially in developing countries. The document then covers the clinical features, laboratory diagnosis, treatment, and prophylaxis of viral diarrhea. Under laboratory diagnosis, it details methods for specimen collection, processing, and storage as well as techniques for detection of viral antigens, antibodies, and nucleic acids. These include ELISA, latex agglutination, immunofluorescence, electron microscopy, PCR, and virus isolation in cell culture. The document concludes by discussing the epidemiology and taxonomy of rotavirus, the most significant viral agent of diarrhea.
Global patterns of insect diiversity, distribution and evolutionary distinctnessAlison Specht
The presentation of the CESAB group ACTIAS at the 2016 french ecology conference in the FRB-CESAB session "Using a treasury of knowledge to tackle complex ecological questions." Presenter: Carlos Lopez-Vaamonde
This presents a number of case studies on the application on high-throughput sequencing (HTS), next generation sequencing (NGS), to biological problems ranging from human genome sequencing, identification of disease mutations, metagenomics, virus discovery, epidemic, transmission chains and viral populations. Presented at the University of Glasgow on Friday 26th June 2015.
Data dialogue - Human Genomic Data DiscoveryFiona Nielsen
Presenting at The Data Dialogue. Time to Share: Navigating Boundaries & Benefits - Afternoon session: Sharing difficult data.
July 28 - 2016 @ University of Cambridge
http://www.ses.ac.uk/event/data-dialogue-time-share-navigating-boundaries-benefits/
In this talk I present an overview of human genomic data sources around the world, their funding, access policies and type of data they contain. Discussing why data sharing is hard, including issues of data privacy and a research culture that does not incentivise sharing of data and results.
Presented by Fiona Nielsen, founder and CEO of Repositive
http://repositive.io
This document provides an overview of Work Package 3 (WP3) which aims to identify and rank global Phytophthora threats to the UK. WP3 will model the risk of introduction, establishment, and spread of Phytophthora species. It will identify key introduction pathways and map suitable habitat areas in the UK. The team members and their roles are described. Methods for modeling introduction risk, mapping global and UK habitat suitability, and relating establishment patterns to traits are outlined. Milestones include compiling occurrence and trait databases to parameterize the risk models.
This presentation summarizes research on genotyping strains of the pathogenic bacteria Mycobacterium kansasii found in human clinical samples and potable water specimens in Queensland, Australia. A variety of molecular analysis techniques were used to genotype 140 M. kansasii isolates, including existing ITS-REA and newer automated repetitive-PCR (DiversiLab) and high resolution melt analysis (HRM). The results showed that ITS-REA identified 3 main strain types, while DiversiLab and HRM differentiated strains better but with some limitations. Comparison of strains from patients and water found some matches but indicated water is unlikely to be a major source of infection in Brisbane, though mining areas may pose higher risk. Whole
Smith TC, Male MJ, Harper AL, Kroeger J, Tinkler G, Moritz-Korolev E, Herwaldt L, Diekema D. High prevalence of MRSA found in Midwestern US Swine and Swine workers. PLoS ONE, 4(1):e4258, 2009.
Slides from Saturday 20 October Norwich Science Festival 2018. Here I outline the importance of understanding the levels of genetic diversity in a pathogen and what that can tell you about how a species can adapt to new environments. I set out the importance of determining genetic diversity in the native, as well as invasion ranges. I present evidence which suggests that the ash dieback invasion of Europe was started by just two invading fungal isolates and also that the level of genetic diversity in the native range is very large. This raises many important questions on whether to continue to invest resources to reduce invasion potential despite the fungus already being in Europe.
Presentation given by Dr Corrin Wallis at the European Veterinary Dental Forum (EVDF) in 2017 (Malaga, Spain). Slides cover WALTHAM research in dental plaque for both cats and dogs across a variety of studies.
GS42 Item 2 Global FMD surveillance report, D.King, TPIExternalEvents
Presentation by Don King from The Pirbright institute to the 42nd General Session of the EuFMD, 20-21 April 2017
http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/commissions/eufmd/commissions/eufmd-home/reports/general-sessions/en/
1. The history of vaccine development began with early attempts at variolation and inoculation against smallpox in the 1000s/1600s. Edward Jenner published findings on using cowpox to immunize against smallpox in 1798. Louis Pasteur discovered ways to attenuate microorganisms and created the first rabies vaccine in 1885.
2. Oral vaccines have advantages over traditional needle vaccines like easier administration, lower costs, and increased compliance. However, challenges include protecting antigens from degradation and ensuring delivery and uptake in the intestinal mucosa.
3. Successful oral vaccines currently in use include polio, rotavirus, and cholera vaccines, while further research is still needed to develop
OS20 POSTER - Modelling the spread of transboundary animal disease in and bet...EuFMD
The document summarizes efforts to model the spread of classical swine fever (CSF) between domestic pig populations and wild boar populations in Spain. Key points:
- The model fuses an agent-based livestock disease model with a new cellular automata-based wildlife disease model to simulate disease spread within and between domestic herds and wild boar populations.
- The domestic pig population is divided into four herd types and two regions, while the wild boar population is represented by a grid with cells of around 4 km2 overlaid on Spain.
- The model represents disease transmission within herds/cells, between nearby and distant herds/cells, and between domestic and wild populations using compartmental and
Phytothreats WP1: Phytophthora diversity, distribution and management in UK n...Forest Research
WP1 aims to analyze the distribution and diversity of Phytophthora in UK nursery systems using metabarcoding to improve disease management. The objectives are to (1) use metabarcoding to analyze Phytophthora community structure in nurseries and associated ecosystems, and (2) model variation in Phytophthora communities among nurseries based on trade, management, and ecology. Methods include surveying nurseries, sampling them broadly and at fine scale, detecting and metabarcoding Phytophthora, and using computational analysis and modeling. This will provide insights into Phytophthora problems to advise best practices.
The European Commission for the Control of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (EuFMD), one of FAO’s oldest Commissions, came into being on the 12th June 1954, with the pledge of the sixth founding member state to the principles of a coordinated and common action against Foot-and-mouth Disease.
Convergence of Occupational and Environmental Exposure Science: the Whole Pic...Retired
The presentation was given at the 24th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Exposure Science (ISES) in Cincinnati (www.ISES2014.org).
It describes work in the HEALS project (www.HEALS-eu.eu). This project has received funding from the European Union’s Seventh Programme for research, technological development and demonstration under grant agreement No 603946.
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OS16 - 2.P2.a Advances and Gaps in Vaccine Modelling - R. ReeveEuFMD
This document summarizes research on vaccine modeling for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). It discusses models that investigate vaccine efficacy and vaccine selection. Regarding vaccine efficacy, it examines how vaccines increase protection against infection and disease, and evaluates methods for predicting protection based on antibody titers. It also considers the importance of subclinical infection. For vaccine selection, it reviews methods using challenge trials, sequence-based prediction, and cross-protection measures to determine the best vaccine for circulating strains. Overall, it identifies needs for better understanding factors like serological assays, subclinical infection epidemiology, and viral clade survival to improve vaccine choice.
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Can we measure female social entrepreneurship? ICARDA
1st Annual Conference of the Private Sector Development Research Network:Private Enterprise and Inclusion12-13 December 2019
Presentation by Anastasia Seferiadis, Sarah Cummings and Bénédicte Gastineau
Building Climate Smart FARMERSThe Indian PerspectiveICARDA
Presented by
DR. KIRIT N SHELAT, I.A.S. (Rtd)
National Council for Climate Change, Sustainable Development and Public Leadership (NCCSD)
AHMEDABAD - INDIA
The document discusses the concepts of Food, Energy, and Water (FEW) and their interlinkages. It describes the Solar Universities Network (SUN) which has 72 registered universities working towards sustainability goals. The network is establishing guidelines around campus water, energy, and plastics use to help universities become carbon neutral. It also presents various perspectives on FEW such as production for food versus fodder, large versus small systems, and using FEW for multiple purposes.
Just Add Water: Approaches to Smart Agricultural Water ManagementICARDA
1) The document discusses approaches to smart agricultural water management including using water more productively, increasing water availability through small reservoirs and managed aquifer recharge, and bringing innovations such as solar irrigation under smarter water management.
2) It notes that water is the first and worst hit resource by climate change and is vital, connecting sectors. The Global Commission on Adaptation report emphasizes helping small-scale producers manage risks and making agriculture climate smart.
3) Pilot projects on on-grid and off-grid solar solutions for irrigation can provide energy access, food security, and incomes while diversifying power grids and reducing costs for farmers.
The DryArc Initiative aims to develop innovative and resilient agri-food systems in dryland regions through a global partnership. It will pursue two pathways: 1) combining existing technologies into systemic innovations tailored to each context, and 2) accelerating the scaling up of impact-targeted innovations. Over four phases from 2019-2030, DryArc will co-design solutions with stakeholders, strengthen capacities, and establish an enabling environment through decision support, monitoring and evaluation, and attracting investment. The goal is to transform agri-food systems and support food/nutrition security and employment in dryland regions vulnerable to problems like land degradation, water scarcity, and climate change impacts.
SUSTAINABLE SILVOPASTORAL RESTORATION TO PROMOTE ECOSYSTEM SERVICES IN TUNISIAICARDA
25 - 29 November 2019. Antalya, Turkey. Near East Forestry and Range Commission (NEFRC) - 24th Session
Presentation by Dr. Mounir Louhaichi
Rangeland Ecology & Management
International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas
M.Louhaichi@cigar.org
Highlights on 2019 research outputs and outcomesICARDA
18-20/11/2019. ICARDA Board of Trustees. The Program Committee of the first day was open to all staff. It included:
Highlights of recent research breakthroughs and strategic questions presented by Strategic Research Priorities (CRPs) and Cross Cutting Themes (CCTs).
This document discusses mobile data collection and the advantages of using Computer Aided Personal Interviewing (CAPI) over traditional Pen and Paper Interviewing (PAPI). It introduces Open Data Kit (ODK) as an open source mobile data collection platform that allows for quicker and easier data collection with real-time quality checks. ODK facilitates offline data collection with centralized data storage and repeat questions.
BRINGING INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY ALONG THE WHOLE VALUE CHAIN IN THE MED...ICARDA
Tunis, 6-7 November 2019. Training workshop PRIMA – Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area is the most ambitious joint programme to be undertaken in the frame of Euro-Mediterranean cooperation.
Presentation by Prof. M. Hachicha National Research Institute in Rural Engineering, Water and Forestry, University of Carthage | UCAR
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14-15 November 2019. Madrid. International Symposium on the use of Non-Conventional Waters to achieve Food Security
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Essentials of Automations: Exploring Attributes & Automation Parameters
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1. Mogens Støvring Hovmøller, Sajid Ali, Stephanie Walter, Chris K
Sørensen, Mehran Patpour, Yan-Yun Chen, Tine Thach, Julian R
Algaba, Poul Lassen, Jens G Hansen and Annemarie F Justesen,
Global Rust Reference Center: Achievements and
challenges ahead in breeding for stripe rust
resistance in wheat
2. Outline
• Facilities: People, space and resources
• The Scandinavian “early-warning” system
• Current stripe rust situation in Europe
• Story of the “Warrior” race in Europe,
• Lessons learnt from 25 years of yellow/stripe rust
research
3. International collaborators
• Kumarse Nazari, ICARDA
• Amor Yahyaoui, ICARDA
• Ravi Singh, CIMMYT
• Dave Hodson, CIMMYT
• Claude Pope, INRA (F)
• Jonathan Yuen, Uppsala University (S)
• Cristobal Uauy, JIC (UK)
• Rosemary Bayles, NIAB (UK)
• Kerstin Flath, JKI (D)
• James Brown, JIC(UK)
• > 40 people who submitted wheat rust
samples from Asia, Africa and South
America
GRRC-team March 2014
5. GRRC green house
& lab space, April 2014
• 7 quarantine zones
(8-12 cabins/zone)
• 3 pathogen labs
• 1 molecular lab
• N2 storage facility
• Flakkebjerg: 150 ha field
experimental area
6. Attack in previous resistant variety (OBS-nurseries,
extension, farmers fields, etc.)
GRRC
Multiplication of spores samples
from infected plants
Year 0
Year 1
Year 2 and later
The ”Scandinavian model” for yellow/stripe rust early-warning
7. Attack in previous resistant variety (OBS-nurseries,
extension, farmers fields, etc.)
GRRC
Multiplication of spores samples
from infected plants
Year0
The ”Scandinavian model” for yellow/stripe rust early-warning
• Spore samples stored in
N2 isolate bank
• DNA fingerprint: Laboratory
• Race testing: Seedlings in
green house, (& test for
aggressiveness)
8. Attack in previous resistant variety (OBS-nurseries,
extension, farmers fields, etc.)
GRRC
Multiplication of spores samples
From infected plants
Year 0
The ”Scandinavian model” for yellow/stripe rust early-warning
• Spore samples stored in
N2 isolate bank
• DNA fingerprint: Laboratory
• Race testing: Seedlings in
green house, (& test for
aggressiveness)
• Interpretation of results
in EU/global context
• Publication on-line:
• www.wheatrust.org
If ”new” raceMutiplication of
additional spore
samples
9. Attack in previous resistant variety (OBS-nurseries,
extension, farmers fields, etc.)
GRRC
Multiplication of spores samples
From infected plants
Year 0
The ”Scandinavian model” for yellow/stripe rust early-warning
• Spore samples stored in
N2 isolate bank
• DNA fingerprint: Laboratory
• Race testing: Seedlings in
green house, (& test for
aggressiveness)
• Interpretation of results
in EU/global kontekst
• Publicering on-line:
www.wheatrust.org
If ”new” raceMutiplication of
additional spore
samples
Private plant breeding
companies:
Screening for resistance
using new (and other) races
GRRC:
Inoc. Nurseries using
the new race green
house/ field
Year 1
10. Attack in previous resistant variety (OBS-nurseries,
extension, farmers fields, etc.)
GRRC
Multiplication of spores samples
From infected plants
Year 0
The ”Scandinavian model” for yellow/stripe rust early-warning
• Spore samples stored in
N2 isolate bank
• DNA fingerprint: Laboratory
• Race testing: Seedlings in
green house, (& test for
aggressiveness)
• Interpretation of results
in EU/global context
• Publication on-line:
www.wheatrust.org
If ”new” raceMutiplication of
additional spore
samples
Rust susceptibility to new
race in breeding lines and
varieties
Disease management
recommendations:
• Crop protection on-line
resistance grouping
• Extension leaflets
• Annual report of variety
trials (October)
• Articles newspapers/
magazines
• Oral presentations
Year 1
11. Attack in previous resistant variety (OBS-nurseries,
extension, farmers fields, etc.)
GRRC
Multiplication of spores samples
From infected plants
Year 0
The ”Scandinavian model” for yellow/stripe rust early-warning
• Spore samples stored in
N2 isolate bank
• DNA fingerprint: Laboratory
• Race testing: Seedlings in
green house, (& test for
aggressiveness)
• Interpretation of results
in EU/global kontekst
• Publicering on-line:
www.wheatrust.org
If ”new” raceMutiplication of
additional spore
samples
Rust susceptibility to new
race in breeding lines and
varieties
Disease management
recommendations:
• Crop protection on-line
resistance grouping
• Extension leaflets
• Annual report of variety
trials (October)
• Articles newspapers/
magazines
• Oral presentations
Year 1
Year 2 and later
ongoing
• Release of new resistant varieties
• Variety testing (yield, quality,
resistance)
• Marketing and seed multiplication
(Denmark: 25-30% of recommended
list varieties are exchanged every
year)
12. The current Stripe rust situation in Europe
Triticale, Denmark, 11th March, 2014
13. The current Stripe rust situation in Europe
Wheat: The Nederlands, 1st April 2014
Photo: Wopke van der Werf
16. Case study: Origin, spread and distribution of the
Warrior race
Methodology
Selection of isolates
Part A
• Representative isolates of the Warrior race 2011-2013 [Spain, France,
Germany, United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden]
• Representative isolates of non-Warrior races 2000-2010 [European
origin]
• Representative isolates from epidemic sites in Central Asia 2010-2012
[Uzbekistan, Tajikistan]
Part B
• Reference isolates from global study representing 6 continents 2005-
2010 (Ali et al., 2014) , including recombining populations from the
Himalayan region “Center of diversity”
17. Case study: Origin, spread and distribution of the
Warrior race
Methodology
Isolate characterization
Part A isolates
• Race phenotyped in national labs: France, Germany, UK
• GRRC: Denmark, Sweden, Spain, Portugal, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan
some overlaps of isolates and differential seeds between national labs and GRRC
• SSR genotyped at GRRC/Uppsala, using 16 of 20 SSR markers from
Ali et al., 2014
Part B isolates
• Genotyping results from Ali et al. 2014 (INRA-Grignon, France) aligned
with results for Part A isolates
One common dataset developed
18. Case study: Origin, spread and distribution of the
Warrior race
Results
• Race phenotyping: One dominant race, another group was identified
based on supplementary differentials, occasional small differences at
the quantitative level for specific differentials
• SSR genotyping: One dominant MLG, at least two others were
identified
• No isolates in the „Global set‟ (Ali et al. 2014) covering six continents
had a matching race/SSR genotype
• Never detected in GRRC surveyed areas
21. Case study: Origin, spread and distribution of the
Warrior race
Question 1: Mutant/recombinant within the existing European Pst pop.
No, Warrior is not a NW European type strain – many alleles exotic to EU pop
Question 2:
Does Warrior represent a recent invasion into Europe from the central Asian
2010 and onward epidemics?
No, although sharing some alleles with central Asian population. CA pop was
distinct, and Warrior type isolates were not re-sampled in Central Asia
Question 3:
What is the likely origin or the Warrior race?
Closely related but still divergent from the predominant Chinese population
(the exact race/SSR genotype not represented in previous studies
23. Lessons learnt
• Ongoing, pathogen phenotyping necessary for rapid detection of
new pathogen variability (challenging – without coordinated
reference collections/materials/labs – it may not work)
24. Lessons learnt
• Ongoing, pathogen phenotyping necessary for rapid detection of
new pathogen variability (challenging – without coordinated
reference collections/materials/labs – it may not work)
• Race phenotyping not sufficient for understanding spread
and evolution
• Molecular genotyping/sequencing not sufficient for getting
the relevant information concerning host „susceptibility‟
• Assessment of quantitative traits important (e.g., adaptation
to warm environments) but labor intensive
• Rapid responses (and reporting) essential
25. Lessons learnt
• Ongoing, pathogen phenotyping necessary for rapid detection of
new pathogen variability (challenging – without coordinated
reference collections/materials/labs – it may not work)
• Race phenotyping not sufficient for understanding spread
and evolution
• Molecular genotyping/sequencing not sufficient for getting
the relevant information concerning host „susceptibility‟
• Assessment of quantitative traits important (e.g., adaptation
to warm environments) but labor intensive
• Rapid responses (and reporting) essential
• Rapid pathogen spread – Rapid pathogen evolution at all levels
• Center of diversity in “Himalayan region” – clonal reproduction
most other places
• Diversity for disease resistance in the host important, - R-genes
with minor effects may also be „overcome‟ but at a slower rate
• Avoid “rust suckers”
Data management system developed by Aarhus University, Denmark in collaboration with BGRI / FAOSits on top of a centralized Crop Problem Dbase – currently holds survey and pathotype data but will be expanded to include trap nursery and molecular diagnostic data. Flexible dbase capable of holding all 3 rust diseases – expansion in progress to incorporate yellow rust data.Toolbox permits: user management (different access / permission levels); on-line data entry; data quality control and publishingOutputs: Series of data-base driven graphical tools. Currently: survey mapping, pathotype frequencies and distributions over time. Additional tools planned for the future. All outputs as iframes so seemelessly embedded in external websites eg Rust SPORE at FAO.Standard data export / exchange permitting direct connection to external applications eg RustMapper at CIMMYT.
Data management system developed by Aarhus University, Denmark in collaboration with BGRI / FAOSits on top of a centralized Crop Problem Dbase – currently holds survey and pathotype data but will be expanded to include trap nursery and molecular diagnostic data. Flexible dbase capable of holding all 3 rust diseases – expansion in progress to incorporate yellow rust data.Toolbox permits: user management (different access / permission levels); on-line data entry; data quality control and publishingOutputs: Series of data-base driven graphical tools. Currently: survey mapping, pathotype frequencies and distributions over time. Additional tools planned for the future. All outputs as iframes so seemelessly embedded in external websites eg Rust SPORE at FAO.Standard data export / exchange permitting direct connection to external applications eg RustMapper at CIMMYT.
Data management system developed by Aarhus University, Denmark in collaboration with BGRI / FAOSits on top of a centralized Crop Problem Dbase – currently holds survey and pathotype data but will be expanded to include trap nursery and molecular diagnostic data. Flexible dbase capable of holding all 3 rust diseases – expansion in progress to incorporate yellow rust data.Toolbox permits: user management (different access / permission levels); on-line data entry; data quality control and publishingOutputs: Series of data-base driven graphical tools. Currently: survey mapping, pathotype frequencies and distributions over time. Additional tools planned for the future. All outputs as iframes so seemelessly embedded in external websites eg Rust SPORE at FAO.Standard data export / exchange permitting direct connection to external applications eg RustMapper at CIMMYT.
Data management system developed by Aarhus University, Denmark in collaboration with BGRI / FAOSits on top of a centralized Crop Problem Dbase – currently holds survey and pathotype data but will be expanded to include trap nursery and molecular diagnostic data. Flexible dbase capable of holding all 3 rust diseases – expansion in progress to incorporate yellow rust data.Toolbox permits: user management (different access / permission levels); on-line data entry; data quality control and publishingOutputs: Series of data-base driven graphical tools. Currently: survey mapping, pathotype frequencies and distributions over time. Additional tools planned for the future. All outputs as iframes so seemelessly embedded in external websites eg Rust SPORE at FAO.Standard data export / exchange permitting direct connection to external applications eg RustMapper at CIMMYT.
Data management system developed by Aarhus University, Denmark in collaboration with BGRI / FAOSits on top of a centralized Crop Problem Dbase – currently holds survey and pathotype data but will be expanded to include trap nursery and molecular diagnostic data. Flexible dbase capable of holding all 3 rust diseases – expansion in progress to incorporate yellow rust data.Toolbox permits: user management (different access / permission levels); on-line data entry; data quality control and publishingOutputs: Series of data-base driven graphical tools. Currently: survey mapping, pathotype frequencies and distributions over time. Additional tools planned for the future. All outputs as iframes so seemelessly embedded in external websites eg Rust SPORE at FAO.Standard data export / exchange permitting direct connection to external applications eg RustMapper at CIMMYT.