Maker-assisted breeding will improve peanut varieties
The ultimate goal, Valentine said, is to make peanuts more competitive with cotton and other crop options and, ultimately, to increase profit potential for peanut farmers.
The International Peanut Genome Initiative is keeping busy by successfully sequencing the peanut genome: http://www.foodprocessing.com/articles/2014/scientists-successfully-map-peanut-dna/
The International Peanut Genome Initiative says it has successfully sequenced the genome of the peanut.
The peanut genome â making a better peanut
A group of scientists representing nine countries have sequenced the peanut genome. What does that mean for peanut producers?
Don't miss out on the updates on peanut research at the upcoming AAGB 2014 - 7th International Conference on Advances in Arachis through Genomics & Biotechnology November 11, 2014. http://www.peanutsusa.com/aagb-2014.html
The Peanut Foundation
Pledges for the $2 million for the Peanut Genomic Initiative are coming in on schedule with $1,350,000 paid this year. Howard Valentine, Executive Director, reported that the sequencing of both the tetraploid (commercial peanut) and the two diploids (wild parents) are complete. Several teams of researchers are now working on phenotyping of populations to find varieties that are resistant to diseases or quality traits that researchers are looking for. Progress was reported that teams had discovered a group of genes that impact early and late leafspot and another group impacting drought tolerance. Teams in the U.S. China, India and Brazil are all working together on this effort.
The Genomics Initiative Team has announced that a world-wide meeting will be held November 11-13, 2014 in Savannah, GA. The Board also announced that Dr. Steve Brown, interim head of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service, will start working with the Peanut Foundation to assist Valentine next January.
Genome Canada is accepting submissions for their Applied Research Project Competition. For more information, visit: http://www.genomecanada.ca/en/portfolio/research/2014-competition.aspx
Request for Applications (PDF)Guidelines for Funding Research ProjectsRegistration FormAppendix 1 Registration – Suggested ReviewersPre-Application Form
The Peanut Foundation
PEANUT GENOME PROJECT ANNOUNCES MEETING - Officials report that Argentina is reviewing the requirements
to join the international Peanut Genome Initiative effort and contribute geno-typical and pheno-typical data. If they join,
their data will be combined with field data Brazil, China, India and the US from over 20 populations that have been found to have desired traits. It will be collected for at least three years. This pheno-typical data will be used to associate with gene markers
for the desired traits. The selected plants will also be sequenced and assembled in years 3 and 4 of the PGI.
The 7th International Peanut Genomic Conference will be held in Savannah, GA at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront on November 11-14, 2014. Over 100 delegates are expected from nine different countries working on peanut genomics. This meeting helps set the strategic plan for genomic research for the next five years. A full report of the accomplishments for 2012-13 for the Peanut Genomic Initiative is available. If you would like the full technical report, please contact Christina Taylor
([email protected] peanutsusa.com) at the American Peanut Council.
the Peanut Foundation is already working hard on researching peanut genomes to improve production: http://www.foodnavigator.com/Science-Nutrition/Understanding-disease-resistance-genes-may-secure-future-food-production
A new understanding of how plants and crops defend themselves against diseases could help to breed more successful disease-resistant agricultural crops, say researchers.
The peanut genome has been successfully sequenced by crop geneticists working as part of the International Peanut Genome Initiative. Fascinating Work! http://www.foodbev.com/news/using-genome-sequence-to-improve-peanut#.U39UuvldV1Y
The International Peanut Genome Initiative (IPGI), a multinational group of crop geneticists working in cooperation for several years, has successfully sequenced the genome of the peanut.
Join APC today and become a part of the future of the peanut industry. Special promotions going on now - and only a few weeks left to get included in the 2014 Peanut Industry Directory. Contact Carolina at [email protected]
Research leads to a hardier peanut - mapping the peanut genome:
Peanut-breeding team seeks to improve traits such as drought tolerance and disease resistance.
Thank you scientists and researchers!
Athens, Ga. – The International Peanut Genome Initiative—a group of multinational crop geneticists who have been working in tandem for the last several years—has successfully sequenced the peanut's genome. Scott Jackson, director of the University
Updates from the Peanut Genome Consortium: http://www.peanutbioscience.com/
A forum for collaborative research
High-oleic, disease resistance leading peanut breeding programs
“Leaf spot is a big problem among growers who spray for it every 10 to 14 days. In addition to looking at the genetic diversity, we have developed some leaf spot-resistant lines through our biotechnology program, and they are showing extremely good resistance to both early and late leaf spot."
Listen to Louise McKerchar, VP European Marketing, discuss the opportunities that abound for your business by attending the International Peanut Forum, Rome, Italy April 9-11, 2014.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CbAkhOnsy8#t=61
Plans are now well underway for the 2014 International Peanut Forum (IPF) which will be held at the Sheraton Roma hotel in Rome, Italy during 9-11th April 20...
Going global? Then make plans to attend the International Peanut Forum which will take place April 9-11, 2014 in Rome, Italy.
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Florida researcher looks to make peanuts more resistant to drought
The process is called primed acclimation, and a University of Florida researcher wants to use it to prepare peanut plants to better weather dry spells.
Registration is now open for the 2013 American Peanut Council Winter Conference, Dec. 11-13, 2013 in Washington, D.C. Sign up today at: www.peanutsusa.com
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CROP GENETICS: Clemson geneticist’s work part ‘revolution going on in biology’ of farming
FLORENCE — On one side of the road the crops stood 15 feet high, their long green leaves a rustling fortress of foliage.
Registration is now open for the 2013 APC Winter Conference. Don't miss this great opportunity to network with the peanut industry:
The APC Winter Conference will be held in Washington, DC, December 10-13, at the Washington Court...
Agricultural research makes a huge impact on yields and knowledge:
The Georgia Peanut Commission's Don Koehler talked to a group of Georgia state legislatures about the ins and outs of peanut production in Georgia and other states, including work on drip irrigation and the peanut genome project.
More great peanut research news coming...
The 27th annual Georgia Peanut Tour will be held in south Georgia, Sept. 17-19. Started as an effort to attract more buyers to the state, the tour is an opportunity for industry leaders and farmers to showcase the crop’s quality and planting and how peanuts are handled post-harvest.
Progress is being made on the Peanut Genome Project: http://tiftongazette.com/local/x250196405/Progress-made-toward-funding-for-Peanut-Genomic-Initiative-project#sthash.iZpD4zW8.dpuf
The Peanut Foundation, which supports national peanut research for the American Peanut Council, announced that significant progress has been made tow
Crop geneticist to focus on peanut production
FLORENCE — A crop geneticist whose research specializes in peanut breeding has joined the Advanced Plant Technology program at the Clemson University Pee Dee Research and Education Center.
The Peanut Foundation
Congratulations to Dr. Jay Chapin – Clemson University, retired; Dr. Barbara Shew – North Carolina State University; and Howard Valentine – American Peanut Council and The Peanut Foundation, who were awarded "Fellow of the Society" which is the highest honor the American Peanut Research and Education Society bestows on an individual.
Research, technology keys to future success of U.S. peanut industry
The 2012 peanut production season was literally one for the record books, with growers throughout the U.S. making record-high yields and production.
PROJECT OKLAHOMA RELIEF: Let's help those devastated by the powerful tornadoes in Oklahoma this week: http://www.peanutsusa.com//MainMenu/Project-Oklahoma-Relief.html
The peanut has for many decades been known as a staple nutritional food. But only in the last decade has its energy been harnessed to fight malnutrition and bring much-needed relief to those hurt by natural disasters.
FINAL CALL FOR PLEDGES ON GENOMICS FUND - George Birdsong, chairman and Howard Valentine of the Peanut Foundation, have been working with key leaders to contact manufacturers and allied members of the peanut industry to pledge funds over the next 5 years to support the $6 million GENOMICS project. The U.S. team will be in China soon to get an update on research already underway. The 5-year research project will be the largest ever investment by the peanut industry. Growers and shellers have pledged $2 million each over the 5 years and other segments, manufacturers and allied are seeking to match the $2 million. Get your company on the list that will be published at the USA Peanut Congress in June. Don't be left out. Birdsong and Valentine reported this week that final contacts are being made and they are close to the goal of $2 million.Email: [email protected]
The Peanut Foundation Board meeting will take place at 9am on June 23 at the USA Peanut Congress.
General Information We invite you to register and attend the seventeenth annual USA Peanut Congress, a joint annual meeting of the American Peanut Council and the American Peanut Shellers Association on June 22-25, 2013 at the Ritz-Carlton in Amelia Island, Florida. Over 300 peanut industry leaders…
The U.S. peanut industry is organizing countries around the world to unite genetic researchers to map the peanut genome. Over $6 million is being sought for this 5 year project that is expected to revolutionize the peanut industry. The growers and shellers have united to pledge $4 million. Allied members are being asked to commit an average of $1,000 for the next 5 years. Many have not been contacted. If you are willing to invest with a PLEDGE as an allied member, please e-mail George Birdsong ([email protected]), chairman or Tyron Spearman ([email protected]) before Friday, April 12. A list of donors will be published at the end of April.
Peanut Research and Education Award call for Papers: https://apresinc.com/awards/peanut-research-and-education-award/
The Peanut Foundation and Bayer CropScience annually award the Peanut Research and Education Award to the industry’s top researcher or educator.Past Recipients
American Peanut Council
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The Peanut Foundation
The Peanut Foundation will hold its research and Board meetings on Thursday, March 14 at the Hotel Indigo, Atlanta GA. The morning will be devoted to reviewing the projects funded for 2012. Afternoon meetings will include a review of proposals submitted for funding in 2013 by the Technical Review Committee and by the Peanut Foundation Board members. A meeting to discuss the next steps on sequencing and assembly will be held also on March 13 at 7:00 PM. Hotel Indigo info - (404) 767-8881 Reservations: (866) 208-3280 (ref: American Peanut Council)
Thank you Birdsong for leading the charge for the peanut genome in Suffolk VA: http://hamptonroads.com/2013/02/peanuts-suffolks-birdsong-leading-big-changes
SUFFOLK At the oldest peanut-shelling plant in the United States, the past is meeting the future.
Genomics project approved by the National Peanut Board: http://southeastfarmpress.com/peanuts/national-peanut-board-approves-2013-production-research-projects
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