Developing Genotyping Platforms for Discovery, Quality Control, and Genomic Breeding in CoverCress

Explore a 54-minute webinar on developing genotyping platforms for discovery, quality control, and genomic breeding in CoverCress™. Learn from Dr. Ratan Chopra, Vice President of Research at CoverCress Inc, as he discusses the importance of winter oilseeds in meeting renewable fuel feedstock demands. Discover how CoverCress™, a domesticated version of field pennycress, is being introduced as a winter cash crop in the U.S. Midwest. Gain insights into the use of traditional breeding techniques and modern gene editing technology in creating CoverCress™ for feed and fuel applications. Understand the significance of genotyping platforms in identifying solutions for next-generation traits, improving germplasm purity, and enabling molecular breeding. Delve into the partnership between CCI and LGC Biosearch Technologies in developing key genotyping platforms, with a focus on the implementation of Flex-Seq™ for genetic mapping, genomic selection, and fingerprinting of lines. Grasp how these advancements contribute to accelerated product development timelines in the agriculture industry.