Genotyping / sequencing tools and services

Tool demo & pre-launch: CGIAR’s online genotyping sample submission system

The success of breeding will depend on our ability to deliver reliable data, information and insights into market segments. CGIAR is preparing to officially launch a genotyping sample submission portal as a step towards these goals.

The shared genotyping services will be the sole entry point for all shared services submissions. This is expected to streamline sample forecasting, logistic management and reduce administrative burden for all users.

Pigeonpea mid-density genotyping services

Genomics interventions in pigeonpea during the last decade, in particular the availability of a reference genome (Varshney et al. 2012) and whole genome sequence data on multiple lines, have enhanced the level of crop improvement(Varshney et al. 2017; Saxena et al. 2021). Cost-effective genotyping platforms are required to deploy genomics assisted breeding in routine crop improvement programs. Therefore, a mid-density genotyping platform has been developed targeting pigeonpea.

New pricing plan for genotyping services from April 2022

Over the last year, global supply chains and service providers have been affected by rising inflation, costs and challenges. Genotyping services and inputs in particular are affected by rising demand due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

The CGIAR Excellence in Breeding Platform (EiB) has been proactive in maintaining the availability and quality of our brokered genotyping services throughout ongoing challenges. For 2022, there will be a small cost increase to our partners as a result of the higher prices charged by our trusted service partners.

Rice mid-density genotyping service

The 1k RiCA panel for rice is the mid-density genotyping panel developed at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to enable affordable, efficient genomic selection. It has been implemented at several service providers and platforms, but currently is offered at Agriplex and DArT. Both platforms use custom amplicon workflows that reliably deliver almost all markers from all samples.