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Genetic Agrobiodiversity

About this programme

The AgroBiodiversity programme focuses its research on the subset of biodiversity directly or indirectly linked to agriculture. Biodiversity and agriculture are deeply interconnected, with farming practices significantly impacting biodiversity, while biodiversity itself is crucial for agricultural production (e.g., pollinators and soil organisms). Throughout the tree of life and across ecosystems, biodiversity also offers solutions to emerging challenges, such as domesticating new species and tapping into gene pools from natural ecosystems and traditional agrosystems. Our unit actively develops and applies a variety of methods from phenomics, remote sensing and deep learning to genomics and quantitative genetics. Our thematic scope ranges from biodiversity monitoring and sustainable agriculture to fundamental research. By expanding the agrobiodiversity research in QGG, we aim to positively impact biodiversity conservation, food security, and mitigate the impact of anthropogenic pressures (pollution, climate change, land use, etc).   

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