As Europe is implementing actions to accelerate its adaptation to the changing climate, it needs to take advantage of artificial intelligence–based technologies which are able to address the complexities surrounding the many dimensions of crop production.   Crop characteristics (phenotypes) are affected by three aspects: genetic makeup (G), Environment (E), and the management systems in place to grow them (M).   xSeedScore is a data analytics tool that helps data scientists and plant breeders of field crops in the Americas and Europe to identify the crop varieties that generate the greatest yield with the greatest accuracy faster and more reliably than other solutions. As phenotype is the result of the non-linear interactions of G x E x M, they can be uniquely modeled by our xSeedScore technology (artificial intelligence-based algorithms). This AI technology is trained to incorporate genetic information from plants and pair it with information about past and future environmental influence on plant phenotypes, to predict traits which would strengthen crops relative to specific environmental challenges and sustainability goals.  Use of xSeedScore results in (i) reduced time-to-market for a new variety (up to 5 times faster), in (ii) varieties better suited for specific climates, in (iii) decreased land and water use, and in (iv) a competitive alternative to genetic modification by using naturally available biodiversity.   This disruptive approach to breeding predictions and seed production with data-driven decisions means that Europe stands prepared to meet the dual demands of the future: increased yield and increased sustainability. 

https://computomics.com/our-services/xseedscore.html

• Latin America and the Caribbean

• Remote and rural communities

The usage and deployment of ICTs should seek to create benefits in all aspects of our daily life. ICT applications are potentially important in government operations and services, health care and health information, education and training, employment, job creation, business, agriculture, transport, protection of environment and management of natural resources, disaster prevention, and culture, and to promote eradication of poverty and other agreed development goals. ICTs should also contribute to sustainable production and consumption patterns and reduce traditional barriers, providing an opportunity for all to access local and global markets in a more equitable manner. Applications should be user-friendly, accessible to all, affordable, adapted to local needs in languages and cultures, and support sustainable development. To this effect, local authorities should play a major role in the provision of ICT services for the benefit of their populations.