Graminor 2.0: Genomikk- og fenomikk basert akselerert speed breeding i korn

Offentlig prosjektsammendrag

To meet Norway’s goal of increasing food production by 20% by 2030 (St. meld. no. 9, 2011–2012), cereal breeding must become more precise, efficient, and resilient. This project aims to modernize Graminor’s cereal breeding programs (wheat, 2r/6r barley, and oat) by integrating genomic selection, high-throughput phenotyping, speed breeding, driven by AI. These tools will enable accurate selection of superior varieties with enhanced disease resistance, yield, and quality, while reducing breeding cycle time. Key challenges include developing robust multi-trait, multi-environment models and obtaining reliable phenotypic data across diverse conditions. We will address this through multi-location trials, drone-based phenotyping, controlled environments, and AI-driven analytics. The outcome will be Graminor 2.0, a next generation breeding system that accelerates genetic gain and strengthens Norway’s food security, sustainability, and climate preparedness for current and future generations.