Google DeepMind partners with ICRISAT on AI plant genome atlas
Google DeepMind has partnered with ICRISAT to build an open-access catalogue of plant genomes using AI.
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What happened
Google DeepMind has partnered with ICRISAT to build an open-access catalogue of plant genomes using AI. The catalogue is meant to help crop breeders identify promising plant combinations more quickly. The partnership will also support genome mapping for other crops.
Why it matters
Faster identification of promising plant combinations could speed up crop breeding. The work also reaches beyond the initial crop.
Timeline
- Oct 15, 2:59 AM ET: Google DeepMind and ICRISAT announced a partnership to develop a plant genome atlas that uses AI.
- Oct 15, 12:03 PM ET: Google widened its AI work in India, including climate-resilient jowar, crop advice texted to farmers, teacher training and support for small businesses.
Coverage
- From Farmers To Small Businesses: Google Expands Its AI Push In India (ndtvprofit.com)
- Google DeepMind ties up with ICRISAT to develop plant genome atlas (Business Standard)
- From lab to impact: Advancing AI for real-world progress in India (blog.google)
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