New directions and possibilities for new and better biotic stress resistances to combat pests and diseases, make agriculture more sustainable
Growers worldwide are continuously contending with new pests and diseases that can dramatically impact their crops . The key is to develop crop varieties that are inherently resistant to these threats.
That’s exactly what phytopathology and entomology scientists at KeyGene are doing together with our partners. We develop trait technology – including new screening methods, combined with machine learning and digital phenotyping – to develop novel ways to improve crop breeding.
By screening plants for resistance, KeyGene can develop new genetic variants that can then be introduced into plant breeding. The result: crops that are more resistant to diseases and pests, more cost effective to grow because they require less crop protection, and more efficient to breed.
