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The InnoVar Mini-Conference 2024, held on May 16-17 at the Musholm Centre in Korsør, Denmark, gathered experts and stakeholders to discuss and advance key developments in agricultural innovation. Over two days, participants engaged in a series of presentations and collaborative sessions that highlighted the progress and future direction of the InnoVar project. Day 1: Advancements […]
In collaboration with InnoVar partners, the University of Bologna (Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna) conducted association mapping of molecular markers on DUS (Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability) traits of durum wheat. This research successfully identified several associated genomic regions. The informative markers discovered for each trait are expected to improve varietal registration protocols, making […]
From data to growth, InnoVar is revolutionising wheat variety selection. With our new GE metrics estimators, we’re pinpointing the champions that deliver consistent yield, regardless of environment. This breakthrough enables more precision in crop selection, leading to better and more reliable agricultural outcomes. Our focus on High Performance, Low Risk (HPLR) principles ensures that the […]
InnoVar project completed 84 field trials across Europe, marking a significant milestone in our journey towards revolutionising crop variety testing and decision-making. From Core bread wheat to drought-resistant durum, our trials cover a spectrum of environments, providing invaluable insights into crop x environment interactions. In a bid to cultivate knowledge and nurture the future of […]
This week, InnoVar partners ADAS are organizing a workshop with farmers and agronomists to test their newly developed online variety selection tool. Built on the High Performance, Low Risk (HPLR) principles, this innovative tool aims to assist in choosing the best crop varieties. During the workshop, participants had the opportunity to provide valuable feedback on […]
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) was prominently featured at the Ulster Arable Society and Ulster Farmers Union conference held on January 25th. Lisa Black delivered an insightful presentation on the Manures in Arable Rotations Project, emphasizing its significance and progress. Engaging with farmers remains a critical objective for the InnoVar project, and events like […]
InnoVar genomics covers several work areas including transcriptomics, SNP analysis and GWAS exploiting field data for VCU and DUS. All of these tasks will work together to examine plant performance under variable conditions in order to identify desirable traits within the plant genome. Our partners at University of Bologna and University Polytechnic Madrid have been […]
We have now finished all the VCU trials of Innovar project. This makes a total of 42 trials for Core bread wheat and 12 Core durum trials, 18 drought and 12 organic trials in the frame of the project. Altogether, a total of 84 Innovar field trials have been completed. During the first two trial […]
A recent gathering at ADAS High Mowthorpe, North Yorkshire, UK, brought together 15 farmers and advisors, along with 5 researchers, for a key update on the InnoVar project. The ADAS researchers provided insights into the final year of trials, highlighting crucial findings shaping the project’s direction. Attendees were particularly intrigued by the progress made in […]
New varieties have to pass a DUS test to be granted Plant Breeders Rights. A DUS test is normally conducted in one location in two successive years. 26 morphological characteristics are assessed under microscope in the lab and as visual assessments or manual measurements in the field trials. The aim of the DUS test is […]