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Root2Res Podcast: Modelling in Plant Breeding

How can models help prepare plants for the challenges of the future? In the podcast episode “Modelling in Plant Breeding,” Johannes Postma from IBG-2 at Forschungszentrum Jülich, together with other researchers, provides insights into the role of modelling in modern plant breeding. The episode explores how data, plant models, and knowledge of root systems can be combined to develop more robust and resilient crops.

Modelling in Plant Breeding

Listen now and discover how modelling is helping shape the future of plant breeding.

In this Root2Resilience podcast episode, we explore the role of modelling in the project and how it helps researchers better understand complex biological systems, as well as supporting practitioners in understanding how their crops are growing. We discuss what models are, the different types used in plant breeding, and how they can generate meaningful insights from data. The episode also highlights how modelling approaches are applied within the Root2Resilience project, what makes a model robust and useful, and how models can support decision-making in breeding and crop production. Finally, we look ahead to the future potential of modelling as its use continues to expand in agricultural research.

Key Topics Discussed

What a model is and how it is used in different areas.
Different types of models and their applications.
Who benefits from model outputs and how they are used.
How model results can be translated into actionable information.
What makes a model reliable and effective.
Modelling approaches within the Root2Resilience project.
Future perspectives on the increasing use of models in plant breeding.

Guests

Johannes Postma: Research Institute Jülich, IBG-2
Anaïs Bonnard: ARVALIS, institut technique agricole
Lionel Dupuy: NEIKER Instituto Vasco de investigaciones agrarias

Moderated by Nina Gallmann (FiBL)

Produced by: Nina Gallmann and Laura Kemper (both FiBL)

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