Genome Prairie Launches Genome360 Initiative at Red River College
Genome360 is an initiative started by Genome Prairie and its funding partners to build a hub for genomics and phenomics capabilities in Manitoba.
Ag Biotech
What is Agricultural Biotechnology?
With our growing global population, combined with concerns about food safety and climate change, sustainable agriculture is one of the world’s most important industries.
Agriculture biotechnology (ag biotech) applies to all technologies used on the farm involving biological or chemical processes. It is a broad category involving many different types of technology and science, including breeding, genetics, microbiome research, synthetic chemistry, and animal health. It also includes precison agriculture and the utilization of data to increase crop output and nutritional value of food.