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Kennispodium October 30th 2025

Publicationdate: 30 september 2025

Sharing is multiplying: how can DNA help accelerate or improve DUS testing, and thus the breeding processes?

Naktuinbouw is organizing a knowledge platform (Kennispodium) on Thursday afternoon, October 30. Save the date in your calendars. We start at 2:00 PM. 
 
Various speakers, from scientists to industry experts, will share their vision on the future of variety testing/identification using DNA. Questions we will address this afternoon: 

  • What will the ideal balance between DNA and morphological research look like in the future? 
  • What does this mean for European companies and the role of CPVO (Community Plant Variety Office)? 
  • What benefits does sharing DNA knowledge and data offer for the efficiency, speed, and reliability of DUS testing? 
  • What opportunities and challenges do NGTs (such as CRISPR) offer companies?  
  • How do we ensure that this vision is widely supported within the sector?  

Because we've invited international speakers, the entire afternoon will be held in English. International attendees are also very welcome! More information about the speakers and registration will be available on our website and social media channels soon. 

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