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Register for our symposium (Dec. 9th & 10th) by this Friday to learn about the evolution of agrobiodiversity from our speaker, Dr. Natalie Mueller. She will also be featured in our roundtable titled: 'Indigenous crops and culture in the context of plant breeding.' #plantbreeding

Remember to register for our symposium by Dec. 3rd! See Dr. Margaret Worthington to learn about how the UniversityOfArkansas is improving Muscadine grapes!

Join us at the PBGB-Corteva Symposium! REGISTRATION ENDS TOMORROW canr.msu.edu/pbgb/Symposium…! See Dr. Jonathan Fresnedo Ramirez present on the use of rubber dandelion as an alternative source of latex for the 21st century!

#SpartanStrong ! Dr. Krista Issacs from MSU will be presenting at the PBGB-Corteva Symposium on how inclusion, accessibility, and equity impacts plant breeding!

Representing Corteva U.S. is Global Talent Development Lead and Seed Product Development specialist Dr. Klaus Koehler! He will discuss orphan crop breeding from an INDUSTRY perspective! Register before time runs out!!! canr.msu.edu/pbgb/Symposium…

Orphan crop of the day: Muscadine grape (Vitis munsoniana, popenoei, and rotundifolia) Origin: Southeastern U.S. Taste: Like bunch grapes but sweeter and juicier Positives: Anti-oxidant rich, insect/disease resistant Negatives: Thick skin, seeds Source: edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/HS…

Orphan crop of the day: Rubber dandelion (Taraxacum kok-saghyz) Origin: Kazakhstan Uses: Rubber, inulin, latex Positives: Cheap alternative to rubber trees under threat from bacterial blights Negatives: Strict growth conditions Source: plantmethods.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

Is your project not related to orphan crops? We may still accept your application! Orphan crop breeding is about diversity, after all :) SUBMIT YOUR TALK/POSTER! Sign up ends today!!! canr.msu.edu/pbgb/Symposium…

Orphan crop of the day: Goosefoot (Chenpodium berlandieri) Origin: North America Taste: Seeds are similar to quinoa (they are actually related!), leaves are similar to spinach Positives: Nutritious, seed retention Negatives: Uneven senescence Source: sites.wustl.edu/lostcrops/goos…

Orphan crop of the day: Teff (Eragrostis tef) Origin: Ethiopia Taste: Raw flour is earthy, nutty, and sweet; fermented teff (used in Enjera bread) is sour Positives: Tolerates drought and waterlogging Negatives: Pod shattering, lodging Source: plantvillage.psu.edu/topics/teff/in…

Orphan crop of the yesterday: Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) Origin: The Andes Taste: Mild, nutty, refreshing Positives: High in protein Negatives: Mostly improved through domestication (seed size, seed dispersal, lack of color, stress tolerance) Source: fao.org/quinoa-2013/wh…

Orphan crop of the day: Hyacinth bean (Lablab purpureus) Origin: India Taste: Like green beans Positives: All parts are edible, high protein and iron, drought tolerant Negatives: Nutrient sensitivity, consistent flowering time Source: fao.org/ag/aga/agap/fr…

Think you know orphan crops? Remember (if you registered) to join us tomorrow and hear from world experts on orphan crop breeding! canr.msu.edu/pbgb/Symposium…

Final orphan crop of the day! : African baobab (Adansonia digitata) Fun fact: Adansonia can be found on Africa, Madagascar, and Australia! Taste: Woody, nutty fruit; citrusy leaves Positives: Drought tolerant Negatives: Limited growing range Source: nap.edu/read/11763/cha…

"Orphan" crops are, in fact, used! They are sometimes called minor crops instead because they are underutilized by the rest of the world. What a great first day of our Symposium!

Heads up! We are inviting you to our annual Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Biotechnology (PBGB) Graduate Students Symposium! Catch our expert speakers in the field of Reproductive Plant Biology! See you on December 16, and watch out for updates!💚🤍