Lessons learned from case studies of applying biotechnologies for smallholders presentation by Andrea Sonnino, Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development and FAO, Rome, Italy
"Factors that determine whether biotechnologies can have positive impacts on ...ExternalEvents
"Factors that determine whether biotechnologies can
have positive impacts on the livelihoods of smallholders: Examples from India" presentation by Narayan Hegde, BAIF Development Research Foundation, Pune, India
Applying agricultural biotechnology tools and capabilities to enhance food se...ExternalEvents
Applying agricultural biotechnology tools and capabilities to enhance food security and nutrition from local food crops to stimulate sustainable income opportunities for small holder farmers to reduce poverty presentation by "Howard-Yana Shapiro, Mars Incorporated, Dranesville and
University of California Davis, Davis, United States of America"
" Resource use efficiency in vegetables: Application of molecular breeding to...ExternalEvents
" Resource use efficiency in vegetables: Application of
molecular breeding to bambara groundnut, an underutilised crop for low-input agriculture" presentation by Sean Mayes, Crops for the Future, Semenyih, Malaysia
Evidence-based policy-making: The role of impact assessment studies and thei...ExternalEvents
Evidence-based policy-making: The role of impact assessment studies and their implications for agricultural biotechnologies presentation by David Spielman, International Food Policy Research Institute, Washington D.C., United States of America
Yves Van de Peer - Ghent University/VIB
30 - 31 August 2018. Gent-Zwijnaarde, Belgium. IPBO conference 2018: “Scientific innovation for a sustainable development of African agriculture”
Country Status Reports on Agricultural Biotechnology - Indiaapaari
India has established policies and regulatory systems for agricultural biotechnology since the late 1980s. It has invested approximately $150 million USD annually in agricultural biotechnology research. Key areas of research include developing transgenic crops resistant to biotic and abiotic stresses, nutritionally enhanced crops, and precision breeding techniques like MAS. Major accomplishments include the genome sequencing of several crops, development of herbicide tolerant and Bt transgenic crops, and the creation of high yielding and stress resistant crop varieties. The document provides details on India's agricultural biotechnology landscape, including governing bodies, policies, priority areas, and achievements.
"Factors that determine whether biotechnologies can have positive impacts on ...ExternalEvents
"Factors that determine whether biotechnologies can
have positive impacts on the livelihoods of smallholders: Examples from India" presentation by Narayan Hegde, BAIF Development Research Foundation, Pune, India
Applying agricultural biotechnology tools and capabilities to enhance food se...ExternalEvents
Applying agricultural biotechnology tools and capabilities to enhance food security and nutrition from local food crops to stimulate sustainable income opportunities for small holder farmers to reduce poverty presentation by "Howard-Yana Shapiro, Mars Incorporated, Dranesville and
University of California Davis, Davis, United States of America"
" Resource use efficiency in vegetables: Application of molecular breeding to...ExternalEvents
" Resource use efficiency in vegetables: Application of
molecular breeding to bambara groundnut, an underutilised crop for low-input agriculture" presentation by Sean Mayes, Crops for the Future, Semenyih, Malaysia
Evidence-based policy-making: The role of impact assessment studies and thei...ExternalEvents
Evidence-based policy-making: The role of impact assessment studies and their implications for agricultural biotechnologies presentation by David Spielman, International Food Policy Research Institute, Washington D.C., United States of America
Yves Van de Peer - Ghent University/VIB
30 - 31 August 2018. Gent-Zwijnaarde, Belgium. IPBO conference 2018: “Scientific innovation for a sustainable development of African agriculture”
Country Status Reports on Agricultural Biotechnology - Indiaapaari
India has established policies and regulatory systems for agricultural biotechnology since the late 1980s. It has invested approximately $150 million USD annually in agricultural biotechnology research. Key areas of research include developing transgenic crops resistant to biotic and abiotic stresses, nutritionally enhanced crops, and precision breeding techniques like MAS. Major accomplishments include the genome sequencing of several crops, development of herbicide tolerant and Bt transgenic crops, and the creation of high yielding and stress resistant crop varieties. The document provides details on India's agricultural biotechnology landscape, including governing bodies, policies, priority areas, and achievements.
The Role and Contribution of Plant Breeding and Plant Biotechnology to Sustai...Francois Stepman
Dr. Denis T. Kyetere
Executive Director
AFRICAN AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION (AATF)
30 - 31 August 2018. Gent-Zwijnaarde, Belgium. IPBO conference 2018: “Scientific innovation for a sustainable development of African agriculture”
" Harnessing agricultural biotechnology for resilience to climate change: A l...ExternalEvents
" Harnessing agricultural biotechnology for resilience to
climate change: A lesson from water efficient maize for Africa
project" presentation by Yoseph Beyene, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), Nairobi, Kenya
This document discusses biosafety issues related to genetically modified crops. It provides background on GM crops and their history. It then outlines several biosafety concerns including the safety of inserted genes and proteins, ecological impacts such as increased weediness and effects on biodiversity, environmental concerns like secondary pest problems and insect resistance, and socioeconomic issues. The regulatory mechanisms in place in India to evaluate GM crops are also described, including the various competent authorities. International regulations like the Cartagena Protocol are also mentioned.
This document discusses integrated breeding and its potential impact and challenges for crop productivity in African smallholder farmers' fields. It defines integrated breeding and describes various molecular tools that can assist in crop improvement, such as marker-based selection, marker-assisted selection, and marker-assisted backcrossing. It notes that smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa need improved crop varieties that address their needs in the shortest time possible with minimal cost. However, integrated breeding faces challenges including drought, soil fertility issues, diseases, food quality and safety concerns, lack of capacity and funding, personnel shortages, communications and connectivity problems, and policies.
1) The document discusses the importance of plant genetic resources (PGR) in crop improvement and ensuring global food security. It highlights how PGR were crucial for the Green Revolution and remain important for addressing future challenges like climate change.
2) It provides an overview of the current status of biodiversity and challenges threatening it like population growth, pollution, and climate change. It also summarizes Pakistan's PGR conservation efforts and how they contribute to food security.
3) The document advocates for an integrated approach utilizing PGR, including crop wild relatives in genebanks, to develop climate-resilient varieties through techniques like molecular mapping and genetic engineering. International cooperation on PGR is also emphasized.
Country Status Reports on Agricultural Biotechnology - Pakistanapaari
This document provides an overview of the current status of agricultural biotechnology in Pakistan. It notes that Pakistan has a largely rural population of over 132 million people and agriculture contributes 19% to GDP. The country invests 0.18% of agricultural GDP in agricultural research, with about half (US$51.8 million) going towards agricultural biotechnology research. Several crops have been genetically engineered for traits like insect resistance, herbicide tolerance, and abiotic stress tolerance. Pakistan has approved commercial cultivation of Bt cotton. The document outlines challenges around food security for Pakistan's growing population and calls for increased investment and capacity building in agricultural biotechnology.
Bringing Science And Market Trends Together Via Genome-Enabled BreedingFabio Caligaris
This document summarizes key points from a presentation on bringing together genome-enabled breeding and science to address major trends in food and nutrition security, health, climate change, and technology. It discusses how genome platforms can accelerate plant breeding to develop crops with improved traits like disease resistance, drought tolerance, and nutritional content. These tools are important for meeting the growing global demand for food amidst challenges like climate change and ensuring diverse, healthy diets. The presentation highlights Australian research applying techniques like genome sequencing, gene editing, and phenomics to develop new crop varieties and address issues in wheat, barley, and other crops.
This corporate presentation summarizes the report done by a Committee commisioned by the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine examining issues related to genetically engineered crops.
What is a GMO? Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are living organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory through genetic engineering. This creates combinations of plant, animal, bacteria, and virus genes that do not occur in nature or through traditional crossbreeding methods.
One specific concern is the possibility for GMOs to negatively affect human health. This could result from differences in nutritional content, allergic response, or undesired side effects such as toxicity, organ damage, or gene transfer.
Contrary to what some believe, GMO crops can actually allow farmers to use less (and less toxic) pesticides on their fields. ... “On average, GM technology adoption has reduced chemical pesticide use by 37%, increased crop yields by 22%, and increased farmer profits by 68%.”
This document provides information about genetically modified crops. It discusses how GM crops are produced through genetic engineering by inserting genes from other organisms. It then discusses GM crops that have been approved for commercial production, including insect-resistant cotton, maize, and soybean as well as herbicide-tolerant soybean. The document also discusses the global area planted with biotech crops annually and countries that grow the most biotech crops. It outlines some pros and cons of GM crops and how they are regulated in different countries including the US, EU, and India.
B4FA 2012 Tanzania: GM crops now and for the future - Chris Leaverb4fa
Presentation at the November 2012 dialogue workshop of the Biosciences for Farming in Africa media fellowship programme in Arusha, Tanzania.
Please see www.b4fa.org for more information
This presentation was given at a March 2013 meeting of the HEA STEM Special Interest Group on teaching ethics to bioscience students. The meeting was hosted at the University of Northampton, UK, and the principal focus was on teaching about Ethics and Risk.
Professor Joe Perry is a member of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Indira Gandhi Institute for Development Studies(IGIDR), and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) on
‘Harnessing Opportunities to Improve Agri-Food Systems’ on July 24-25 , 2014 in New Delhi.
The two day conference aims to discuss the agricultural priority of the government and develop a road map to realise these priorities for improved agri food systems.
Zerihun Tadele
Institute of Plant Sciences
University of Bern
30 - 31 August 2018. Gent-Zwijnaarde, Belgium. IPBO conference 2018: “Scientific innovation for a sustainable development of African agriculture”
This document provides a summary of a student's assignment on breeding designer crops. It discusses the need for biosafety regulations to ensure safe development and release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It outlines the emergence of biosafety regulations internationally and in India. It also discusses the status of GMOs in agriculture globally and in India, as well as research and development activities. It proposes various training modules to build capacity in biosafety.
Genetically modified organism tested in the philippinescbsua
This document discusses various genetically modified crops being tested in the Philippines, including biotech corn, canola, potato, cotton, squash, tomato, and papaya. The key benefits mentioned are increased crop yields, resistance to pests and diseases, and improved nutritional qualities. For example, Bt corn contains a protein that provides season-long protection from corn borers without the need for additional insecticides. Virus-resistant papaya and potato have been modified to resist specific viruses through biotechnology.
This document is a presentation on genetically modified (GM) crops submitted by Saurabh Pandey to Prof. Dayal Doss of the Department of Plant Biotechnology at UAS GKVK. It discusses the introduction and history of GM crops, public concerns about them, issues regarding human health risks and environmental safety, leading countries in biotech crops, and strategies to address risks like gene containment and insect and herbicide resistance. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of GM crops and issues related to their development and adoption.
The document discusses aflatoxin contamination in Africa and strategies to manage it. Aflatoxins are toxic metabolites produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus that infect crops like maize and groundnuts. Studies show high levels of aflatoxins in staple crops across Africa, which poses risks to health and trade. Researchers are developing approaches like breeding resistant crop varieties, using atoxigenic biocontrol agents, and integrating management across the value chain to reduce contamination. Regional partnerships are needed to implement solutions and improve food safety.
The Role and Contribution of Plant Breeding and Plant Biotechnology to Sustai...Francois Stepman
Dr. Denis T. Kyetere
Executive Director
AFRICAN AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION (AATF)
30 - 31 August 2018. Gent-Zwijnaarde, Belgium. IPBO conference 2018: “Scientific innovation for a sustainable development of African agriculture”
" Harnessing agricultural biotechnology for resilience to climate change: A l...ExternalEvents
" Harnessing agricultural biotechnology for resilience to
climate change: A lesson from water efficient maize for Africa
project" presentation by Yoseph Beyene, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), Nairobi, Kenya
This document discusses biosafety issues related to genetically modified crops. It provides background on GM crops and their history. It then outlines several biosafety concerns including the safety of inserted genes and proteins, ecological impacts such as increased weediness and effects on biodiversity, environmental concerns like secondary pest problems and insect resistance, and socioeconomic issues. The regulatory mechanisms in place in India to evaluate GM crops are also described, including the various competent authorities. International regulations like the Cartagena Protocol are also mentioned.
This document discusses integrated breeding and its potential impact and challenges for crop productivity in African smallholder farmers' fields. It defines integrated breeding and describes various molecular tools that can assist in crop improvement, such as marker-based selection, marker-assisted selection, and marker-assisted backcrossing. It notes that smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa need improved crop varieties that address their needs in the shortest time possible with minimal cost. However, integrated breeding faces challenges including drought, soil fertility issues, diseases, food quality and safety concerns, lack of capacity and funding, personnel shortages, communications and connectivity problems, and policies.
1) The document discusses the importance of plant genetic resources (PGR) in crop improvement and ensuring global food security. It highlights how PGR were crucial for the Green Revolution and remain important for addressing future challenges like climate change.
2) It provides an overview of the current status of biodiversity and challenges threatening it like population growth, pollution, and climate change. It also summarizes Pakistan's PGR conservation efforts and how they contribute to food security.
3) The document advocates for an integrated approach utilizing PGR, including crop wild relatives in genebanks, to develop climate-resilient varieties through techniques like molecular mapping and genetic engineering. International cooperation on PGR is also emphasized.
Country Status Reports on Agricultural Biotechnology - Pakistanapaari
This document provides an overview of the current status of agricultural biotechnology in Pakistan. It notes that Pakistan has a largely rural population of over 132 million people and agriculture contributes 19% to GDP. The country invests 0.18% of agricultural GDP in agricultural research, with about half (US$51.8 million) going towards agricultural biotechnology research. Several crops have been genetically engineered for traits like insect resistance, herbicide tolerance, and abiotic stress tolerance. Pakistan has approved commercial cultivation of Bt cotton. The document outlines challenges around food security for Pakistan's growing population and calls for increased investment and capacity building in agricultural biotechnology.
Bringing Science And Market Trends Together Via Genome-Enabled BreedingFabio Caligaris
This document summarizes key points from a presentation on bringing together genome-enabled breeding and science to address major trends in food and nutrition security, health, climate change, and technology. It discusses how genome platforms can accelerate plant breeding to develop crops with improved traits like disease resistance, drought tolerance, and nutritional content. These tools are important for meeting the growing global demand for food amidst challenges like climate change and ensuring diverse, healthy diets. The presentation highlights Australian research applying techniques like genome sequencing, gene editing, and phenomics to develop new crop varieties and address issues in wheat, barley, and other crops.
This corporate presentation summarizes the report done by a Committee commisioned by the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine examining issues related to genetically engineered crops.
What is a GMO? Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are living organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory through genetic engineering. This creates combinations of plant, animal, bacteria, and virus genes that do not occur in nature or through traditional crossbreeding methods.
One specific concern is the possibility for GMOs to negatively affect human health. This could result from differences in nutritional content, allergic response, or undesired side effects such as toxicity, organ damage, or gene transfer.
Contrary to what some believe, GMO crops can actually allow farmers to use less (and less toxic) pesticides on their fields. ... “On average, GM technology adoption has reduced chemical pesticide use by 37%, increased crop yields by 22%, and increased farmer profits by 68%.”
This document provides information about genetically modified crops. It discusses how GM crops are produced through genetic engineering by inserting genes from other organisms. It then discusses GM crops that have been approved for commercial production, including insect-resistant cotton, maize, and soybean as well as herbicide-tolerant soybean. The document also discusses the global area planted with biotech crops annually and countries that grow the most biotech crops. It outlines some pros and cons of GM crops and how they are regulated in different countries including the US, EU, and India.
B4FA 2012 Tanzania: GM crops now and for the future - Chris Leaverb4fa
Presentation at the November 2012 dialogue workshop of the Biosciences for Farming in Africa media fellowship programme in Arusha, Tanzania.
Please see www.b4fa.org for more information
This presentation was given at a March 2013 meeting of the HEA STEM Special Interest Group on teaching ethics to bioscience students. The meeting was hosted at the University of Northampton, UK, and the principal focus was on teaching about Ethics and Risk.
Professor Joe Perry is a member of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Indira Gandhi Institute for Development Studies(IGIDR), and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) on
‘Harnessing Opportunities to Improve Agri-Food Systems’ on July 24-25 , 2014 in New Delhi.
The two day conference aims to discuss the agricultural priority of the government and develop a road map to realise these priorities for improved agri food systems.
Zerihun Tadele
Institute of Plant Sciences
University of Bern
30 - 31 August 2018. Gent-Zwijnaarde, Belgium. IPBO conference 2018: “Scientific innovation for a sustainable development of African agriculture”
This document provides a summary of a student's assignment on breeding designer crops. It discusses the need for biosafety regulations to ensure safe development and release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It outlines the emergence of biosafety regulations internationally and in India. It also discusses the status of GMOs in agriculture globally and in India, as well as research and development activities. It proposes various training modules to build capacity in biosafety.
Genetically modified organism tested in the philippinescbsua
This document discusses various genetically modified crops being tested in the Philippines, including biotech corn, canola, potato, cotton, squash, tomato, and papaya. The key benefits mentioned are increased crop yields, resistance to pests and diseases, and improved nutritional qualities. For example, Bt corn contains a protein that provides season-long protection from corn borers without the need for additional insecticides. Virus-resistant papaya and potato have been modified to resist specific viruses through biotechnology.
This document is a presentation on genetically modified (GM) crops submitted by Saurabh Pandey to Prof. Dayal Doss of the Department of Plant Biotechnology at UAS GKVK. It discusses the introduction and history of GM crops, public concerns about them, issues regarding human health risks and environmental safety, leading countries in biotech crops, and strategies to address risks like gene containment and insect and herbicide resistance. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of GM crops and issues related to their development and adoption.
The document discusses aflatoxin contamination in Africa and strategies to manage it. Aflatoxins are toxic metabolites produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus that infect crops like maize and groundnuts. Studies show high levels of aflatoxins in staple crops across Africa, which poses risks to health and trade. Researchers are developing approaches like breeding resistant crop varieties, using atoxigenic biocontrol agents, and integrating management across the value chain to reduce contamination. Regional partnerships are needed to implement solutions and improve food safety.
- Aflatoxins contaminate staple crops in Africa and pose serious health risks. Integrated management approaches are needed to reduce contamination.
- Key interventions include developing resistant crop varieties, using the biocontrol product Aflasafe, post-harvest practices like drying and storage, and raising awareness among farmers and throughout the value chain.
- Combining resistance with biocontrol gives the best results, with field trials in Nigeria showing up to 98% reduction in aflatoxin levels compared to susceptible varieties without treatment.
This document discusses aflatoxin contamination in crops like maize and groundnuts in Eastern and Southern Africa. It notes that aflatoxin contamination occurs both before and after crop maturity. It then summarizes research showing high levels of aflatoxin contamination in crops in markets in Kenya and Tanzania. The document presents an aflatoxin biocontrol product called Aflasafe, which uses atoxigenic strains of fungi to reduce aflatoxin in crops. It summarizes research showing Aflasafe significantly reduces aflatoxin in maize and groundnuts in Nigeria, Kenya, and other countries. It concludes that reducing aflatoxins through approaches like Aflasafe can improve health,
Personal reflection on the status and challenges regarding use of agricultura...ExternalEvents
The document discusses the status and challenges of agricultural biotechnologies in Asia Pacific regions. It notes that molecular breeding, genetic engineering, microbiology, and biodegradation technologies are currently used approaches that can benefit farmers in the region. Some concerns with GM technologies include the need for proper risk assessment, management, and public awareness. New technologies such as gene editing should also be explored. Governments in the region need clear policies to facilitate the commercialization of products while addressing social issues.
The document discusses aflatoxin contamination in crops like maize and groundnuts in Africa. It provides background on aflatoxins, highlighting that they are highly toxic metabolites produced by the Aspergillus flavus fungus under certain environmental conditions. It then summarizes various pre- and post-harvest interventions that can be used to reduce aflatoxin contamination, including resistant crop varieties, biocontrol methods, and improved storage practices. The document concludes by emphasizing the importance of integrated management that combines awareness, technology, policies and market-based solutions to improve food safety, health and incomes in Africa.
Ponalab Biogrowth Private Limited was established in 2011 who is considered as one of the leading pioneers in plant nutrition. With the assistance of National Horticulture Mission Govt Of India Ponalab was established to cater the needs of the farmers to have a state of art biocontrol facility at Bangalore India. Ponalab also retains the services of experts in various divisions in agriculture and Veterinary Science. Together, they ensure the business is at the forefront of green agriculture
Science Forum 2013 (www.scienceforum13.org)
Breakout Session 4: Food Safety
Peter J. Cotty, University of Arizona and Ranajit Bandyopadhyay presentation
Solutions for Impact in Emerging Markets: The role of biotechnologyICRISAT
To develop and deploy state-of-the-art infrastructure for conduct of transgenic research and to act as a clearinghouse for technology inputs, transgenic research leads/ prototypes with proof of concept derived from Indian research institutes, universities, and other likely sources.Also to evolve the technology to a point where a practical application can be demonstrated, and transfer this “evolved” technology for product development and distribution to appropriate agencies.
1) Aflasafe is a biocontrol product developed by IITA to reduce aflatoxin contamination in crops like maize and groundnuts in Africa.
2) It works by introducing atoxigenic (non-toxin producing) strains of the Aspergillus flavus fungus to fields to outcompete toxigenic (toxin producing) strains and thus lower aflatoxin levels in crops.
3) On-farm trials in Nigeria found Aflasafe reduced aflatoxin levels in maize by an average of 90% at harvest and in storage, and in groundnuts by 71-100% on average.
In this issue: Plant health is an important concern for all. IITA believes that ensuring plant health is pivotal to improve agricultural productivity and food security, and reduce poverty. It is also a key element in IITA’s strategy of intensifying sustainable agriculture. Containing biological threats, among other things, to food security is the real national defense, says IITA DG Hartmann.
Aflasafe is a biocontrol product developed by IITA to reduce aflatoxin contamination in crops in Africa. It consists of atoxigenic strains of Aspergillus flavus that are able to outcompete toxigenic strains when applied to soils. Field trials in multiple African countries have demonstrated Aflasafe's ability to reduce aflatoxin levels in maize and groundnuts by over 80% on average. Further work is still needed to refine formulations and expand commercialization efforts before Aflasafe can provide widespread prevention of aflatoxin contamination in Africa.
How can Animal Biotechnology contribute to Agenda 2063, ST&I Strategy for Afr...ILRI
Animal biotechnology can help achieve development goals in Africa by increasing livestock productivity, improving animal health and resilience, and reducing environmental impacts. Key applications include developing disease-resistant animals, improving feed digestibility and reproduction, and selecting animals that produce less methane. Strengthening partnerships, regulatory systems, and Africa's own innovation capacities will be important to facilitate use of animal biotechnology for sustainable development.
Postharvest Loss Reduction & Mycotoxins programs in USAID’s Feed the Future I...Francois Stepman
The document summarizes USAID's Feed the Future Initiative programs focused on postharvest loss reduction and mycotoxins. It discusses (1) the global challenges of increasing food production 70% by 2050 to address hunger, with 925 million people suffering from chronic hunger; (2) USAID's research agenda through various innovation labs and partnerships focused on improving nutrition and food safety, including mycotoxins and aflatoxins; and (3) key field projects in countries addressing aflatoxin contamination through biocontrol and policy programs.
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The ICRAF Soil-Plant Spectral Diagnostics Laboratory in Kenya operates 1 spectral reference laboratory and provides technical support to 30 labs in 17 countries. It has helped build capacities for private mobile testing services and is working on developing handheld near-infrared spectrometers. The lab specializes in customized solutions, standard operating procedures, project planning, soil and plant health monitoring, and spectral technology support and training. It aims to improve end-to-end spectral advisory software and develop low-cost handheld devices. Through GLOSOLAN, the lab hopes to standardize dry spectroscopy methods, protocols, and data analysis globally.
The National Soil Testing Center (NSTC) in Ethiopia has 18 soil analysis laboratories in various government ministries. The presenter, Fikre Mekuria, notes that the NSTC's strengths are its analytical service delivery, training, and research on soil microbiology and fertility. Areas for improvement include capacity building, sample exchange/quality control, and accreditation to international standards. The presenter's expectations for the meeting and GLOSOLAN network are to develop competency in soil/plant/water/fertilizer analysis, have periodic country member meetings, and share experiences.
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) are important to have in writing to ensure quality and consistency. Quality assurance (QA) policies aim to prevent errors and ensure standards, while quality control (QC) checks that standards are being met. This poster exercise divides participants into groups to discuss why SOPs are important, what quality assurance entails, whether an organization has a QA policy and how it is implemented, and how quality control is performed.
This document provides an overview of the status of soil laboratories in AFRILAB based on information received from various sources, including ZimLabs, AgLabs, the University of Zimbabwe lab, University of Nottingham, British Geological Survey, Chemistry and Soil Research Institute RS-DFID, WEPAL-ISE, WEPAL-IPE, University of Texas A&M, AgriLASA, BIPEA, CORESTA, University of Texas A&M (who provided testimony of satisfaction), and TUNAC (who provided accreditation). The document thanks the reader for their attention.
Item 9: Soil mapping to support sustainable agricultureExternalEvents
SOIL ATLAS OF ASIA
2ND EDITORIAL BOARD MEETING
RURAL DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES,
JEONJU, REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 29 APRIL – 3 MAY 2019
Markus Anda (Indonesia)
Item 8: WRB, World Reference Base for Soil ResoucesExternalEvents
SOIL ATLAS OF ASIA
2ND EDITORIAL BOARD MEETING
RURAL DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES,
JEONJU, REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 29 APRIL – 3 MAY 2019
Satira Udomsri (Thailand)
- Nepal has been working to systematically classify its soils since 1957, completing surveys of 55 districts by 1983, though some high hill districts remained unsurveyed for a long time.
- In 1998 and 2014, soil maps of Nepal were prepared using the USDA and WRB soil classification systems, respectively. Around 6000 soil profiles were studied from five physiographic regions.
- The data from 158 representative soil profiles were analyzed and converted to fit the HWSD format using formulas from Batjes et al. 2017 to standardize the data into layers from 0-30 cm and 30-100 cm.
- Major soils identified include Calcaric Fluvisols, Eutric Gleysols, Calcaric Ph
Item 6: International Center for Biosaline AgricultureExternalEvents
SOIL ATLAS OF ASIA
2ND EDITORIAL BOARD MEETING
RURAL DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES,
JEONJU, REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 29 APRIL – 3 MAY 2019
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This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty,
International FDP on Fundamentals of Research in Social Sciences
at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
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Lessons learned from case studies of applying biotechnologies for smallholders
1. Andrea Sonnino
FAO consultant
ENEA – Biotechnologies and Agroindustry Division
Casaccia Research Centre
andrea.sonnino@enea.it
Lessons learned from case
studies of applying
biotechnologies for
smallhoders
FAO International Symposium on “The Role of Agricultural
Biotechnologies in Sustainable Food Systems and Nutrition”
Rome, 15-17 February 2016
2. Linking biotechnologies to economic, social,
environmental impact
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19 case studies
Open call for proposals
Non GMO biotechnologies
3. Biotechnology used Plant species Improvement Country or
region
Tissue culture +
mutagenesis
Banana Virus-free +
plant
morphology
Sri Lanka
Marker Assisted
Selection
Pearl millet Drought
tolerance +
disease
resistance
India
Tissue culture Sweet potato,
plantain, banana
Disease free Ghana
Marker-Assisted
Selection + Tissue
culture
Cassava Virus resistance Africa
Somatic
embryogenesis
Plantain Rapid
multiplication
Cuba
Tissue culture Cassava Disease-free Colombia
Marker-Assisted
Selection
Rice Flood tolerance India
Crop sector
3
4. Drought tolerant, downy mildew
resistant pearl millet
4
900,000 ha in Northern India
Improved food security for 2 million peple
5. Swarna Sb-1 Rice tolerant to
submergence and lodging in India
5
1 million ha
3 million farmers in flood-prone areas
1-3 ton per ha yield gain
6. Livestock sector
6
Biotechnology used Species Improvement Country or
region
Mutation detection
(Booroola gene)
Sheep Productivity India
Molecular
characterization
+ cryoconservation
Sheep Conservation of endangered
genetic resources
South Afric
Artificial insemination Goat Wool production increase +
quality improvement
Argentina
Artificial insemination Cattle Milk production increase Bangladesh
Fermentation Swine Treatment of effluents Brazil
Rapid diagnosis Goats Control of Peste de Petite
Ruminants
Cameroon
Sterile Insect Technique Cattle Control of tse-tse fly Tanzania
(Zanzibar)
7. Artificial insemination on a Community-based
approach in Bangladesh
7
4 dairy producing areas
AI beneficial when coupled with
veterinary services and milk marketing
Higher economic returns for farmers
(P<0.05)
8. Fishery sector
8
Biotechnology used Species Improvement Country or
region
Probiotics Shrimps Productivity +
reduction of water
pollution
China
Rapid diagnosis Shrimps Disease control India
Interspecific
hybridization (Artificial
insemination)
Catfish Higher production Thailand
Gynogenesis Jian carp Higher productivity China
Fermentation Small fish Prolonged shelf life Nigeria
9. Jian carp (developed from within-family
selection and gynogenesis)
9
160,000 farms
50% of China’s carp production
10. Lessons learned
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1. Political commitment critical;
2. Foreign financial support
indispensable;
3. Int’l and nat’l partnerships vital;
4. Long-term investments in
education & infrastructures
necessary;
5. Integration into research mix and
farmers’ knowledge;
6. Int’l and nat’l sharing of genetic
resources, techniques and know-
how essential;
11. Lessons learned (ctd.)
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7. IP issues were not a barrier in the cases
studied;
8. No need to conform to new biosafety or food
safety regulations (advantage over GMOs);
9. Flexibility needed to adapt to changing
farmers’ or market’s needs;
10. M&E frameworks generally weak (impact
difficult to evaluate).
12. Conclusions
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Despite complexities of farmer systems, agricultural
biotechnologies can represent powerful tools to benefit
smallholders’ livelihoods;
Political commitment, long-term investments and
enabling environment are critical to realize their potential.