Computomics: Discussions On Innovations To Drive Advanced Agriculture Solutions

Feb 19 2025 66 ep. 24 mins 59

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Discussions with Computomics and guest speakers on topics covering a wide range from bioinformatics, agriculture, farming, crops, food, to specific research projects. How can new technologies like machine learning facilitate solutions for global food challenges?

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Cracking the Code of Hybrid Vigor and Crop Adaptation

Feb 19 2025 23 mins

In this episode, John McKay, Chief Scientific Officer at New West Genetics and professor at Colorado State University, discusses his research on local adaptation, genotype-by-environment interactions, and heterosis. His work spans crops like maize, rice, and hemp, applying evolutionary genetics to improve breeding strategies. John's projects aim to enhance crop efficiency and susta

Genetic Engineering, Metabolism, and the Future of Sustainable Agriculture

Jan 15 2025 22 mins

Our guest in this episode of the Computomics Podcast is Alain Tissier, Managing Director at the Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry. He discusses his research focusing on the molecular mechanisms in plants, particularly the interaction between primary and secondary metabolism and how plants produce chemical compounds for defense and communication. Alain talks about on his work

Microbiome Matters - Approaching a Better Health Through Science

Dec 18 2024 21 mins

In this episode, Gabriele Berg, a renowned microbiome researcher, discusses her work on microbial communities and their impact on health and planetary ecosystems. She emphasizes the interconnectedness of microbiomes in plants, soil, and humans, and aims to enhance ecological and human health. The project An Apple a Day revealed the microbiome's role in apple health, highlighting mi

Ag Research on a Below-Ground Mission: Reducing Wheat’s Nitrogen Footprint

Nov 20 2024 24 mins

This episode is all about reducing the Nitrogen footprint of wheat. Wheat is the world’s largest ‘crop’ consumer of nitrogen-based fertilizer, while providing affordable calories to billions of resource-poor people and ca. 20% of globally consumed protein. Victor Kommerell is the CropSustaiN Mission Director of the BNI (Biological Nitrification Inhibition) wheat initiative la

How European Hobby Gardeners Are Helping Research

Oct 16 2024 35 mins

This episode delves into the world of plant phenotyping. Kerstin Neumann shares her insights from managing a very diverse phenotyping infrastructure. Here, field-like growth is enabled under strictly controlled conditions, including setups to measure abiotic stresses. She explains how this enables the non-invasive tracking of plant growth and the involved genomic regions. The conve

Plant Breeding’s Moonshot: Inside the Next Generation of Plant Breeding

Sep 18 2024 26 mins

This episode delves into the world of plant breeding with Professor Mark Cooper. Mark shares insights from his extensive experience in the industry, highlighting the importance of data-driven approaches, computational power, and strategic partnerships. The conversation also sheds light on the ongoing collaboration between Mark's research team and Computomics, focusing on levera

The Power of Bacteria to Unlock the Next Generation of Antibiotics

Jul 17 2024 28 mins

In this episode Nadine Ziemert, professor for translational genome mining at the University of Tübingen, explores the urgent need for new antibiotics due to rising antibiotic resistance. Gain profound insights on how researchers are using bacterial genomes to predict and discover novel antibiotics. Discover the potential of leveraging machine learning to develop innovative approac

Why European Soybean Benefits People and the Environment

Jun 19 2024 27 mins

In this episode, Matthias Krön, delves into the inception of Donau Soja, its mission, and its pivotal role in European soy production. Discover the intricacies of protein production and consumption in Europe, and the potential for transitioning from imported soy to European soy to substantially reduce CO2 emissions. Gain insights into how our agricultural system has inadvertently

From Lobbying to Legislation: Euroseeds and the New NGT Regulation

May 15 2024 29 mins

In this episode, Garlich van Essen, Secretary General at Euroseeds discusses the brand new regulation on New Genomic Techniques (NGT). Discover the intricacies of the NGT regulatory framework, from its impact on plant breeding to the distinctions between NGT and GMO. Uncover the power of lobbying and understand how Euroseeds acts as the eyes and ears of the European Seed sector. Ge

Beyond Riesling: The Secrets of Grapevine Breeding

Apr 17 2024 30 mins

In this episode with Kai Voss-Fels we dive into the complex world of grapevine breeding. Discover the unique challenges of breeding grafted crops. Enhancing genetic gain becomes multifaceted due to the fact that grapevines consist of two genetically distinct parts, the scion (upper) and rootstock (lower). Our discussion centers on addressing challenges such as water limitation, and