Public-private partnership: The triple helix research and innovation group is on the move
Newsletter – Year I – Number II – Article 8 – August, 2022 Public-private partnership: The triple helix research and innovation group is on the move The Science Center project for CCD-CROP-IAC Development (Citrus, Coffee and Cane: Research organization for Innovative Products), funded by the Research Support Foundation of the State of São Paulo (FAPESP) and by private companies, started officially in December 2021. Previously, the activities were related to the procedures between the
CCD-CROP-IAC team comes up with a methodology for large scale selection of genome-edited plants and starts a capacity building course
Newsletter – Year I – Number II – Article 7 – August, 2022 CCD-CROP-IAC team comes up with a methodology for large scale selection of genome-edited plants and starts a capacity building course The knowledge acquired on the High Resolution Melting technique in order to use this tool for selecting plants genome-edited via CRISPR/Cas9 was shared with the team of researchers from CCD-CROP-IAC. The application of the technology makes it possible to speed up
How do “genetic scissors work”: citrus as model
Newsletter – Year I – Number II – Article 6 – August, 2022 How do “genetic scissors work”: citrus as model Gene editing and its application on citrus was the theme addressed by researchers of the IAC-Citrus Center, in the magazine Current Citriculture no 131, of November 2021 (https://www.gconci.com.br/Content/Pdf/Magazines/131.pdf). This innovative technique makes it possible to develop improved varieties in a more timely and specific manner. The method has revolutionized many knowledge areas, including
IAC and Embrapa have an INPI patented method for the identification and selection of naturally decaffeinated coffee
Newsletter – Year I – Number II – Article 5 – August, 2022 IAC and Embrapa have an INPI patented method for the identification and selection of naturally decaffeinated coffee Research conducted by the Agronomic Institute of Campinas (IAC), in partnership with Embrapa Coffee, resulted into a method for the identification and selection of Arabica coffee plants with reduced caffeine content, which was patented by the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI). The identified
1st Workshop at the Science Center for the CCD-CROP-IAC development project
Newsletter – Year I – Number II – Article 4 – August, 2022 1st Workshop at the Science Center for the CCD-CROP-IAC development project Professionals from coffee, sugarcane and citrus product chain/or productive sector had the opportunity to attend, on 4th May 2022, the 1st Workshop at CCD-CROP-IAC, promoted by the Agronomic Institute (IAC), hosting institution of the project financially supported by the Research Support Foundation of the State of São Paulo (FAPESP) and
