African Crop Science Journal

Comprehensive Analysis of the T2T Genome of the Soybean cv. Zhonghuang 13, Published in The Crop Journal

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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It is widely acknowledged that cultivated soybean emerged through the domestication of its annual ancestor in the Yellow River basin.

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  • It is widely acknowledged that cultivated soybean emerged through the domestication of its annual ancestor in the Yellow River basin.
  • To date, however, soybean genome analyses are incomplete and contain many gaps, which have so far limited in-depth investigations into its properties.
  • "We've delivered the first complete Chinese soybean cultivar T2T genome," said Dr. Bo Liu, the other co-corresponding author.
  • Title of original paper: A telomere-to-telomere genome assembly of Zhonghuang 13, a widely-grown soybean variety from the original center of Glycine max

New High-Yielding Perennial Rice Sees Sustainability Success Catalyzed by Global Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing Approach

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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A study in the journal Nature Sustainability reports that a new high-yielding, long-lived perennial rice with significant environmental, economic, and social sustainability impacts is now being grown in Southeast Asia and parts of Africa.

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  • A study in the journal Nature Sustainability reports that a new high-yielding, long-lived perennial rice with significant environmental, economic, and social sustainability impacts is now being grown in Southeast Asia and parts of Africa.
  • Researchers in China's Yunnan Province developed perennial rice in a relatively short two-decade timeframe, achieving comparable yields to annual rice varieties.
  • They were supported with scientific expertise and seed funding from Kansas-based nonprofit The Land Institute and a global network of researchers.
  • "Besides perennial rice, our work on wide hybrid crosses of annual wheat and sorghum with their perennial relatives show promise.

Botanical Solution Inc. (BSI) ‘Finalist’ for “Best Industry Collaboration with Syngenta” in Crop Science Awards

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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Botanical Solution Inc. (BSI), innovator of sustainable, consistent and cost-effective Advanced Botanical Materials for agricultural and pharmaceutical applications, has been named a Finalist in the Crop Science Award for Best Industry Collaboration with distribution partner Syngenta.

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  • Botanical Solution Inc. (BSI), innovator of sustainable, consistent and cost-effective Advanced Botanical Materials for agricultural and pharmaceutical applications, has been named a Finalist in the Crop Science Award for Best Industry Collaboration with distribution partner Syngenta.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221018006283/en/
    Syngenta's global team visits Botanical Solution Inc. (BSI ) R&D labs and production facilities in Santiago, Chile.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    In 2019, BSI launched an innovative botanical-based biofungicide extracted from a tree which grows in Chile known as the Quillaja saponaria.
  • Consequently, were happy and proud to share this 'Best Industry Collaboration' recognition with our Syngenta partners.

Clinisys completes combination of Sunquest, HORIZON and ApolloLIMS businesses

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clinisys today announces it has completed the combination of Sunquest Information Systems, HORIZON Lab Systems, and Apollo LIMS under its singular brand.

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  • TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clinisys today announces it has completed the combination of Sunquest Information Systems, HORIZON Lab Systems, and Apollo LIMS under its singular brand.
  • The completion marks a new chapter for Clinisys, expanding its global presence and breadth of expertise to enable healthier communities through the transformation of the modern laboratory.
  • Clinisys is now one of the largest information systems providers for laboratories globally across healthcare, life sciences, and public health with over 3,000 customers in 34 countries.
  • For existing customers, the combination of the new businesses will not affect the existing products and services provided to them, which will now be delivered to them using the new Clinisys brand.

Clinisys completes combination of Sunquest, HORIZON and ApolloLIMS businesses

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clinisys today announces it has completed the combination of Sunquest Information Systems, HORIZON Lab Systems, and Apollo LIMS under its singular brand.

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  • TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clinisys today announces it has completed the combination of Sunquest Information Systems, HORIZON Lab Systems, and Apollo LIMS under its singular brand.
  • The completion marks a new chapter for Clinisys, expanding its global presence and breadth of expertise to enable healthier communities through the transformation of the modern laboratory.
  • Clinisys is now one of the largest information systems providers for laboratories globally across healthcare, life sciences, and public health with over 3,000 customers in 34 countries.
  • For existing customers, the combination of the new businesses will not affect the existing products and services provided to them, which will now be delivered to them using the new Clinisys brand.

Valent BioSciences Promotes Salman Mir to EVP and COO

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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Valent BioSciences LLC, the global biorational products leader in agriculture, public health, and forestry, has announced the promotion of Salman Mir to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

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  • Valent BioSciences LLC, the global biorational products leader in agriculture, public health, and forestry, has announced the promotion of Salman Mir to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
  • He will continue reporting to Ted Melnik, Valent BioSciences President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220915006077/en/
    In his new position, Mir will oversee the entire spectrum of Valent BioSciences activities worldwide.
  • He returned to the U.S. in 2019 to serve as Chief Operating Officer of Valent BioSciences subsidiary Pace International LLC in Wapato, Washington.

National Cannabis Risk Prevention Services Names Andrew Hatch As Director of Product Safety; Launches Its Product Safety Risk Program

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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DURANGO, Colo., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A premier cannabis botanist has been named director of product safety for National Cannabis Risk Prevention Services, preparing the organization to launch and build a product safety program to serve the needs of the growing industry.

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  • DURANGO, Colo., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A premier cannabis botanist has been named director of product safety for National Cannabis Risk Prevention Services, preparing the organization to launch and build a product safety program to serve the needs of the growing industry.
  • Mr. Hatch also previously directed research in the Scientific Operations department for Native Roots, a large vertically integrated cannabis dispensary chain.
  • The addition of Andrew to our team puts as thought leaders for product safety and risk in the industry," said Alex Hearding, NCRPS Chief Risk Management Officer.
  • NCRPS recently combined with the National Cannabis Risk Management Association (NCRMA) and will serve as the lead brand while NCRMA manages association membership and the NCRM Academy's educational offerings.

Cervest adds Economics Leader Dr. Byron Auguste and Corporate Sustainability Expert Dr. Sara Boettiger to the Climate Intelligence Council

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Monday, June 27, 2022
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LONDON, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cervest, the climate tech company working to put asset-level climate intelligence at the core of every decision, welcomes two new members to its Climate Intelligence Council (CIC): Dr. Byron Auguste and Dr. Sara Boettiger. Auguste and Boettiger bring a powerful combination of policy, business, and tech innovation expertise to the CIC, which was established to accelerate awareness and adoption of climate intelligence as a critical resilience-building tool for public and private sectors in the 21st Century.

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  • LONDON, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cervest , the climate tech company working to put asset-level climate intelligence at the core of every decision, welcomes two new members to its Climate Intelligence Council (CIC): Dr. Byron Auguste and Dr. Sara Boettiger.
  • Dr. Boettiger , an agricultural and resource economist, is a leading expert in the field of corporate sustainability, with extensive experience advising companies, foundations and governments on social and environmental impact.
  • Currently an independent consultant, Boettiger was previously Senior Vice President, Head of Public Affairs, Science & Sustainability for the Crop Science division of Bayer.
  • For more information about the Climate Intelligence Council visit: https://cervest.earth/climate-intelligence-academy
    Cervest's ( http://www.cervest.earth ) cloud-based climate intelligence (CI) platform provides the most comprehensive view possible of climate risk at an asset level.

Sumitomo Chemical Announces Executive Leadership Appointments Across the Valent Group of Companies

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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Sumitomo Chemical Company (SCC), parent company of Valent U.S.A. and Valent BioSciences, today announced senior executive appointments, effective April 1.

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  • Sumitomo Chemical Company (SCC), parent company of Valent U.S.A. and Valent BioSciences, today announced senior executive appointments, effective April 1.
  • Matt Plitt, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Valent U.S.A. since 2014, has been appointed president and CEO of Valent U.S.A., which includes subsidiaries Valent de Mexico and Valent Canada.
  • Plitt will report to Juan Ferreira, who has been named managing executive officer of SCC and executive vice chair of Valent U.S.A. Ferreira joined Sumitomo Chemical in 2019.
  • He has served as a global advisor to SCCs Health & Crop Sciences Sector including the Valent group of companies and now becomes the executive vice chair of the Valent U.S.A. Board of Directors.