The Global Plant CouncilJul 15, 2024

Shortage of skilled plant breeders could impact global food security

A global shortage of skilled plant breeders threatens food security. With many specialists nearing retirement and fewer graduates entering the field, urgent action is needed to bolster training and ensure the sustainability of agricultural production worldwide.

https://globalplantcouncil.org/shortage-of-skilled-plant-breeders-could-impact-global-food-security/ via Csiro, Lincoln Uni NZ, Mcgill University #PlantScience #Science #Plants #FoodSecurity #Agriculture #PlantBreeding #PlantBreeders

Shortage of skilled plant breeders could impact global food security  - The Global Plant Council

A global shortage of skilled plant breeders threatens food security. With many specialists nearing retirement and fewer graduates entering the field, urgent action is needed to bolster training and ensure the sustainability of agricultural production worldwide.

The Global Plant Council
Ideas Powered 🇪🇺Oct 31, 2023

RT by @IdeasPowered: 🎃 Avoid a spooky scenario: pay your Community Plant Variety Rights fees on time!

✅ This ensures your varieties will stay protected for the coming year.

ℹ️ Angela, Legal Advisor at the CPVO, explains more here:

https://cpvo.europa.eu/en/news-and-events/articles/ensuring-continuity-community-plant-variety-rights-mitigating-risk-unintended-cancellations

#PlantBreeders #CPVR

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Ensuring the Continuity of Community Plant Variety Rights: Mitigating the Risk of Unintended Cancellations | CPVO

Community Plant Variety Rights (CPVRs) play a vital role in protecting the intellectual property of plant breeders. However, recent trends have shown a concerning increase in undesired cancellations of CPVRs. This article aims to provide clarity and essential information to holders and the general public regarding the risks associated with non-payment of fees and the

Jennifer EbelingDec 11, 2022

#Vss365 (#Gardener's version)

The #Pretty #Abelia honors #Doctor Clarke Abel.

An #Intrepid #Naturalist, Clark returned home from #China w/out his #Plants due to #Pirates & #Shipwreck. Thankfully, Clarke left some Abelias with a #Friend who ensured they were #Reunited.

In the #Carolina's #Garden Guide, Toby Bost wrote,

"This tough ol' #Garden #Shrub had a complete #Makeover...
#PlantBreeders have done more with Abelia #Genetics than #Dermatologists have done w/ #Botox."

#Gardening #Botanist

Show threadNikos Tsardakas RenhuldtMay 29, 2022
The work was coordinated by #ScanOats, the research center that I'm a part of, with a huge contribution from #Helmholtz München - we had groups from 5 countries contributing to this work! There is a lot to be excited about here, and a bunch of stuff that I think can be useful to researchers and #PlantBreeders alike. The functional #annotation is one highlight.