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GeneBEcon

@genebecon

@HorizonEU-funded project capturing the potential of gene editing in plants and microalgae for a sustainable bioeconomy.

#geneediting #bioeconomy

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linkhttps://genebecon.eu/ calendar_today31-08-2022 13:19:00

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๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ”ฌGeneBEcon #WomenInScience ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’กEmma Vanden Auweele, Trainee at Euroseeds with the GeneBEcon project, is a recent bio-engineering graduate specializing in crop genetics and passionate about sustainable agri-solutions. โ„น๏ธLearn more about her: linkedin.com/feed/update/urโ€ฆ #IDWGS

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ”ฌGeneBEcon #WomenInScience

๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’กEmma Vanden Auweele, Trainee at <a href="/EuroseedsEU/">Euroseeds</a> with the GeneBEcon project, is a recent bio-engineering graduate specializing in crop genetics and passionate about sustainable agri-solutions.

โ„น๏ธLearn more about her: linkedin.com/feed/update/urโ€ฆ

#IDWGS
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๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ”ฌGeneBEcon #WomenInScience ๐Ÿ’กBร rbara Levering, Research & Comms Officer at Plant ETP, turned her passion for astronomy into a career in science communication. Sheโ€™s now focused on plant science, bioeconomy & bridging a science-society gap. โ„น๏ธlinkedin.com/feed/update/urโ€ฆ #IDWGS

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ”ฌGeneBEcon #WomenInScience

๐Ÿ’กBร rbara Levering, Research &amp; Comms Officer at Plant ETP, turned her passion for astronomy into a career in science communication. Sheโ€™s now focused on plant science, bioeconomy &amp; bridging a science-society gap. 

โ„น๏ธlinkedin.com/feed/update/urโ€ฆ

#IDWGS
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๐Ÿ“ข #NewPublicationAlert ๐Ÿ’กMicroalgae help fight #climatechange, cut waste & boost the bioeconomy! In Europe, they shine in food, cosmetics & feed. ๐Ÿงชโœจ โ„น๏ธRead more: linkedin.com/feed/update/urโ€ฆ #microalgae #sustainablebioeconomy #horizoneurope

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๐Ÿ“ข Wrapping up the GeneBEcon #SystemsMapping Workshops! ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ” ๐Ÿ’ฌOn 24 Feb, ILVO led the final session, bringing together diverse stakeholders to explore the complex #NGT landscape. ๐Ÿ”‘Key takeaways: linkedin.com/feed/update/urโ€ฆ #innovation #geneediting #plantbreeding

๐Ÿ“ข Wrapping up the GeneBEcon #SystemsMapping Workshops! ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ”

๐Ÿ’ฌOn 24 Feb, <a href="/ILVOvlaanderen/">ILVO</a> led the final session, bringing together diverse stakeholders to explore the complex #NGT landscape. 

๐Ÿ”‘Key takeaways: linkedin.com/feed/update/urโ€ฆ

#innovation #geneediting #plantbreeding
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๐Ÿงฌ๐ŸŒฑHow do people feel about New Genomic Techniques in food products? A GeneBEcon report reveals: ๐Ÿ”‘ Awareness is low and clear info boosts acceptance ๐Ÿ›’ Consumers value price, health & sustainability ๐Ÿ’ผ Businesses see #NGTs as key for #foodsecurity โ„น๏ธlinkedin.com/feed/update/urโ€ฆ

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๐Ÿ“ข ๐—๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—š๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—•๐—˜๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฟ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ We're excited to announce a series of 4๏ธโƒฃ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™จ๐™ž๐™œ๐™๐™ฉ๐™›๐™ช๐™ก ๐™ฌ๐™š๐™—๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™–๐™ง๐™จ, delving into the fascinating world of #geneediting and its crucial role in shaping #EUBioeconomy. More details๐Ÿ‘‰linkedin.com/feed/update/urโ€ฆ

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๐Ÿฅ”๐ŸคฉGeneBEcon is developing gene-edited potato plants using New Genomic Techniques (#NGTs) to naturally improve starch stability and yield, without chemical modification. ๐Ÿ”Curious how we do it? Check out the details ๐Ÿ‘‰ linkedin.com/feed/update/urโ€ฆ #CRISPR #geneediting SLU

๐Ÿฅ”๐ŸคฉGeneBEcon is developing gene-edited potato plants using New Genomic Techniques (#NGTs) to naturally improve starch stability and yield, without chemical modification.

๐Ÿ”Curious how we do it? Check out the details ๐Ÿ‘‰ linkedin.com/feed/update/urโ€ฆ

#CRISPR #geneediting
<a href="/_SLU/">SLU</a>
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๐Ÿค”Why are NGTs different from GMOs? ๐Ÿ’กIn short, GMOs insert foreign DNA, while #NewGenomicTechniques (#NGTs) make precise edits within a plantโ€™s own DNA - changes that could happen naturally! ๐ŸŒฑ ๐ŸŽฅWatch below & check out genebecon.eu/faq to learn more on how NGTsโ‰  GMOs!

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๐Ÿ“ข Join GeneBEcon's Webinar Series to explore how #geneediting is shaping Europe's #bioeconomy! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธFrom consumer perceptions to virus-resistant pototo, microalgae innovation & advanced gene editing toolbox ๐Ÿ‘‰join the discussion! โœ๏ธRegister now: linkedin.com/feed/update/urโ€ฆ

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๐Ÿ“ข Join GeneBEcon Webinar Series! ๐Ÿ”ฌ 1st Webinar: Public & Business Perceptions on #NGT-Derived Food Products ๐Ÿ’ก Insights from a study in ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง on awareness, acceptance & trust in NGTs. ๐Ÿ“… 29 April | โฐ 14:00-15:30 CEST ๐Ÿ”— Register now: linkedin.com/feed/update/urโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ“ข Join GeneBEcon Webinar Series!

๐Ÿ”ฌ 1st Webinar: Public &amp; Business Perceptions on #NGT-Derived Food Products

๐Ÿ’ก Insights from a study in ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง on awareness, acceptance &amp; trust in NGTs.

๐Ÿ“… 29 April | โฐ 14:00-15:30 CEST

๐Ÿ”— Register now: linkedin.com/feed/update/urโ€ฆ
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๐Ÿ“ข In just 3 weeks, we kick off the GeneBEcon Webinar Series with an in-depth discussion on public and business perceptions of NGT-derived food products. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ”ฌ What shapes consumer attitudes, and how do NGTs compare to GMOs? Join us for insights from a multi-country study! ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡

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๐Ÿ“ข Join the GeneBEcon Webinar Series! ๐Ÿ’ก Learn how #geneediting helps create virus-resistant, high-starch potatoes for greener industries. ๐Ÿ—“ 13 May | 14:00 CEST ๐Ÿ‘‰ Register: lnkd.in/ei6KhBzp #bioeconomy #NGT

๐Ÿ“ข Join the GeneBEcon Webinar Series!

๐Ÿ’ก Learn how #geneediting helps create virus-resistant, high-starch potatoes for greener industries.

๐Ÿ—“ 13 May | 14:00 CEST

๐Ÿ‘‰ Register: lnkd.in/ei6KhBzp

#bioeconomy #NGT
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โณ Only 2๏ธโƒฃ weeks to go! ๐Ÿงฌ Are you ready to dive into the latest research on consumer awareness, acceptance, and trust in NGT-derived food? ๐Ÿ‘†Don't miss out, secure your spot today! Register๐Ÿ”ฝ

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๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒฑ Happy International #MotherEarthDay! ๐ŸคฉToday, let's celebrate the incredible potential of #geneediting techniques like #CRISPR in advancing #sustainableagriculture and protecting our planet. Learn more about GeneBEcon: linkedin.com/feed/update/urโ€ฆ #plantbreeding

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๐Ÿค”Why did GeneBEcon choose potato & microalgae? Potatoes are key food crops ๐Ÿฅ”, and microalgae are versatile & fast-growing ๐ŸŸข โ€” both are perfect for showing how NGTs can boost sustainability & innovation. ๐ŸŽฅWatch below & head to genebecon.eu/faq/ to learn more!

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๐Ÿ“ข ๐—๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—š๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—•๐—˜๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฟ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€! ๐Ÿ’กOur 3โƒฃrd webinar will focus on ๐— ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ ๐—›๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต-๐—ฉ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ญ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ผ-๐—ช๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฆ๐˜†๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ! ๐Ÿ—“๏ธTuesday, 27 May Register here๐Ÿ‘‰genebecon.eu/webinar-series/ #geneediting

๐Ÿ“ข ๐—๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—š๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—•๐—˜๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฟ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€!

๐Ÿ’กOur 3โƒฃrd webinar will focus on ๐— ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ ๐—›๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต-๐—ฉ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ญ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ผ-๐—ช๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฆ๐˜†๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธTuesday, 27 May

Register here๐Ÿ‘‰genebecon.eu/webinar-series/

#geneediting
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๐Ÿ“ข ๐—๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—š๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—•๐—˜๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฟ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€! ๐Ÿ’ก Our 4โƒฃth webinar is dedicated to ๐—” ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฉ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—š๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—˜๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜…! ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Tuesday, 10 June Register here ๐Ÿ‘‰genebecon.eu/webinar-series/ #geneediting #NGT

๐Ÿ“ข ๐—๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—š๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—•๐—˜๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฟ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€!

๐Ÿ’ก Our 4โƒฃth webinar is dedicated to ๐—” ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฉ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—š๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—˜๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜…!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Tuesday, 10 June

Register here ๐Ÿ‘‰genebecon.eu/webinar-series/

#geneediting #NGT
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๐Ÿฅ” SolEdits planted GeneBEcon potatoes with virus resistance & improved starch in the field! In <3 yrs, 2 #CRISPR traits are in trials: ๐Ÿฆ  PVY resistance ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿณ Better starch, no chemicals โœ…All lines = Cat1 (like conventional) per EU #NGT proposal. #plantbreeding #CRISPR

๐Ÿฅ” SolEdits planted GeneBEcon potatoes with virus resistance &amp; improved starch in the field!

In &lt;3 yrs, 2 #CRISPR traits are in trials:
๐Ÿฆ  PVY resistance
๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿณ Better starch, no chemicals
โœ…All lines = Cat1 (like conventional) per EU #NGT proposal.

#plantbreeding #CRISPR
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Happy #FoPD! ๐Ÿค”What is so fascinating about potato?๐Ÿฅ” ๐Ÿ’กThey rank 3โƒฃrd globally among staple crops! โœจPros: High yield, nutrition and taste โŒCons: High input, starch processing hurdles and genetic complexity. โ„น๏ธLearn about GeneBEcon's work on potato: linkedin.com/feed/update/urโ€ฆ

Happy #FoPD!

๐Ÿค”What is so fascinating about potato?๐Ÿฅ”

๐Ÿ’กThey rank 3โƒฃrd globally among staple crops!

โœจPros: High yield, nutrition and taste
โŒCons: High input, starch processing hurdles and genetic complexity.

โ„น๏ธLearn about GeneBEcon's work on potato: linkedin.com/feed/update/urโ€ฆ
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#FoPD | Microalgae ๐Ÿ’š ๐Ÿค” Is microalgae a plant? And what is so fascinating about it? ๐ŸŸข Microalgae are minuscule plant-like organisms inhabiting diverse aquatic environments, serving as the foundation for many food chains. โ„น๏ธlinkedin.com/feed/update/urโ€ฆ

#FoPD | Microalgae ๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿค” Is microalgae a plant? And what is so fascinating about it?

๐ŸŸข Microalgae are minuscule plant-like organisms inhabiting diverse aquatic environments, serving as the foundation for many food chains.

โ„น๏ธlinkedin.com/feed/update/urโ€ฆ