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Webinar explores how plant genomics are shaping farming
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Unium Bioscience is a science lead innovator in the biologicals, bio stimulants, specialty fertiliser and alternative crop protection industry, located in Howden, UK.
© Unium Bioscience Farmers have the chance to explore the fascinating world of genomics with the help of an expert panel of leading crop specialists and researchers alongside agroecology consultant Ben Taylor-Davies at a free webinar taking place on 27 February.
BOFIN and Unium Bioscience will host the webinar, called Genomics: A new frontier in crop production on Thursday 27 February 2025 to explore how plant genomics – studying how gene expression and targeted biological solutions – are driving innovation.
From advanced biostimulants to sustainable strategies for boosting crop resilience and productivity, attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge developments shaping modern farming.
Speakers
Layne-Ellen-Harris
Layne Ellen Harris PhD, owner and research consultant at foresight agronomics, with a PhD in plant molecular biology and over a decade of experience in agricultural research, will outline how nutrition and bioactive compounds influence gene expression and how this insight helps optimise plant growth and health naturally.
Andrew Cromie
Andrew Cromie, owner and research consultant at foresight agronomics, with a PhD in plant molecular biology and over a decade of experience in agricultural research, will outline how nutrition and bioactive compounds influence gene expression and how this insight helps optimise plant growth and health naturally.
Ben Taylor-Davies
Farmer and agroecology consultant Ben Taylor-Davies will offer his own insights, having used biological products on his own farm, and will join the experts to chair the closing interactive panel session.
Tim Eyrich
Tim Eyrich, head of agronomy and Innovation at HELM Agro, will give insight into the practical application of biological solutions in the field, delving into independent trials conducted by Unium Bioscience, which involve extracting plant DNA, analysing genome sequencing to understand plant functions, and evaluating how biological products influence these traits.
John Haywood and Andrew Cromie of Unium Bioscience will also be available to address research-related questions.
The webinar is being organised by Unium Bioscience to highlight groundbreaking research into how the analysis of plant genomics can boost crop production on farms in collaboration with the British On-farm Innovation Network (BOFIN).
“Nutrigenomics studies how nutrition and bioactive compounds influence gene expression. Researchers can observe which genes are upregulated or downregulated under different conditions,” explains Unium Bioscience director, John Haywood.
“Pioneering research has shown how targeted nutrition and biostimulants can enhance plant performance.
“For example, they can enhance stress tolerance, improve water use efficiency, and boost yields. Nutrigenomics provides the scientific foundation to understand and refine how these compounds work at the genetic level.
“By tailoring biostimulants to specific crop needs, farmers can achieve targeted outcomes, such as higher quality produce or greater resistance to environmental challenges,” says John.
“With questions from the audience, there’s the opportunity to find out anything you want to know about genomics, including how farming practices affect them and how effective they are,” says BOFIN Founder Tom Allen-Stevens.
Register for the webinar, which takes place on Thursday 27 February.