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2 Webcast Workshops: Breeding for Nutrition Workshop and Breeding for Microbial Interaction Workshop

Last Updated: December 29, 2011

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2 Webcast Workshops: Breeding for Nutrition Workshop and Breeding for Microbial Interaction Workshop

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January 21, 2012 at 4:30 PM EST

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This webinar is two 90-minute sessions with a 30-minute break between sessions.
Breeding for Nutrition: Organic eaters want nutritious food, but some modern breeding programs may be increasing yields at the cost of nutrition. Learn about breeding programs working with classical breeding methods (non-GMO) to breed nutritionally superior crops.

Breeding for Microbial Interaction: Many beneficial soil microorganisms provide plants with access to nutrients, improve water uptake and even have the potential to suppress certain soil borne diseases. The ability to breed plants to optimize their interaction with the soil microbiology holds great potential to enhance organic farming systems. Hear about the latest studies in this important and expanding field. More information and registration link

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