agricultural genomics network (agn): a much needed platform for the genomics research!
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With the advancement in technology, several molecular breeding approaches like marker-assisted backcrossing
(MABC), genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS), and genomic selection (GS) have been gaining popularity and are being adopted by
researchers. In general researchers do not get clear idea which technology and/or which service provider will be cost-effective for
the intended purpose. As a part of CGIAR Generation Challenge Programme (GCP)'s community-building efforts, a Linkedin group
named, GCP-Agricultural Genomics Network (GCP-AGN) (http://goo.gl/Dmkium) has been established to facilitate discussion in
modern genomics areas. The group is offering a suitable platform to researchers for interactions, discussions, activity planning
and exchange of ideas to the genomics and breeding communities. In addition, explore and harness plant genetic diversity using
genomics tools to advance the breeding has been one of the key focuses of GCP. The GCP network has led to generation a range
of genomic resources. With an objective to make the use of these resources and make them easily available for breeders and
researchers a Genomics page has been developed at Integrated Breeding Platform (IBP) (http://goo.gl/RKw8tW). Mining of the
existing, scattered data have been initiated and links to databases are being added on the genomics page.
Inclusive Market-Oriented Development (IMOD) – our approach to bringing prosperity in the drylands. ICRISAT is a member of the CGIAR Consortium.
Agriculture Genomics Network
Agricultural Genomics Network (AGN): a much
needed platform for the genomics research!
Abstract
Rajeev Varshney1,*, Manish Roorkiwal1, Dadakhalandar Doddamani1, Abhishek Rathore1,
Antonia Okono2, Fredrick Okono2 1International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad, 502324, India 2CGIAR Generation Challenge Programme (GCP), c/o CIMMYT, 06600 Mexico DF, Mexico; *Address for correspondence: [email protected]
Overall objectives
Integrated breeding platform (IBP), a web-based one-stop shop for
information, analytical tools to carry out integrated breeding projects.
In order to boost crop productivity, idea is to integrate modern
genomics component to strengthen IBP
Genomics component of IBP referred as Agricultural Genomics
Network (AGN) aims to provide one-stop genomics shop to genomics
community for accessing genomics resources
1. Develop Agricultural Genomics Network (AGN) to discuss advances in
genomics and provide critical appraisal and support
2. Catalogue genomic resources in the GCP-focused crops
3. Offer services and support for genomics research and breeding
projects
AGN plans to infuse genomics component in IBP portfolio and serve
as a platform for genome biologist under following three objectives:
A formal community of genome
biologists (Linkedin group) GCP-AGN
was established on the March 22nd
2013
Till date group contains 334
researchers have become the
member and actively participating
in discussions in more structured and
efficient manner
Group also provide information to the
members about the conferences and
workshop
Objective 1: Community building
Challenge in coordinating the existing databases
to avoid redundant efforts.
Efforts were undertaken to mine the existing,
scattered data from the public domain and the
concerned PIs were contacted to share the data
Links for tools and technologies available in the
public domain are being shared.
Objective 2: Cataloguing of genomic resources
Snapshot from the Genomics page of IBP website
List of GCP focused crops and their genome source
Objective 3: Services and Support for genomics research
In order to facilitate participation of NARS and CG partners in genomic conferences/ workshops, extend
information about the trainings, workshops and conferences for the users
Macrogen Inc. can be contacted for cost-effective genotyping services through AGN by contacting Manish
Roorkiwal ([email protected])/Rajeev Varshney ([email protected])/Fredrick Okono ([email protected])
Summary
Acknowledgements Financial support from
CGIAR Generation Challenge Programme (GCP) is
gratefully acknowledged. This work has been
undertaken as part of the CGIAR Research Program
on Dryland Cereals.
Linkedin group GCP-AGN (Agricultural
Genomics Network) established
The group started to have discussion
related to new technologies, and
publications
The genomic resources have been/are
being catalogued to make available for
the research community through IBP