Harvesting Hope: The Science of Resilient Crops
This session explores the cutting-edge of plant breeding and research aimed at developing the next generation of resilient crops capable of withstanding challenges. Discover the forefront of agricultural technology, including gene editing, cis-transgenics, seed coating, and marker-assisted breeding.
13:45 – 14:10
Presentation
Guido van den Ackerveken, Scientific Director of CropXR shares solutions for shaping the future of sustainable agriculture.
14:12 – 14:35
Presentation
William Pelton, Co-founder and CEO of PhytoForm, will talk about making agriculture sustainable, as the world is in urgent need of resilent and sustainable crops.
14:37 – 15:00
Presentation
Anker Sorensen, Vice president New Business at KeyGene, shares how Chiquita, the leading banana company, has partnered with KeyGene, MusaRadix, and Wageningen University and Research to produce disease resistant and resilient bananas.
This session is moderated by Anne Helfer.
Stage 3 Momentum
Anker Sørensen | KeyGene, Anne Helfer | biotope by VIB, Guido van den Ackerveken | CropXR, William Pelton | Phytoform