Whole genome sequencing

Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is a comprehensive method for determining the complete DNA sequence of an organism's genome.

Soil metagenome analysis

Soil metagenome analysis is used for studying the microbial diversity in soil.

Genome Wide Association Studies

Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) is a method for obtaining candidate genes/loci’s associated with phenotypic traits by studying the linkage disequilibrium between markers and phenotypic characteristics.

Transcriptome sequencing

Transcriptome sequencing is a next-generation sequencing technique to study the presence and quantity of RNA in a biological sample.

Genotyping by sequencing

Genotyping by sequencing (GBS) is used for identifying single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) by re-sequencing the genomes to perform genotyping studies.

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Soil metagenome analysis

Soil metagenome analysis

Soil metagenome analysis is used for studying the microbial diversity in soil.

Transcriptome sequencing

Transcriptome sequencing

Transcriptome sequencing is a next-generation sequencing technique to study the presence and quantity of RNA in a biological sample.

Genotyping by sequencing (GBS)

Genotyping by sequencing (GBS)

Genotyping by sequencing (GBS) is used for identifying single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) by re-sequencing the genomes to perform genotyping studies.

Genome-wide Association Studies (GWAS)

Genome-wide Association Studies (GWAS)

Genome-wide Association Studies (GWAS) are used for obtaining candidate genes/loci associated with phenotypic traits by studying the linkage disequilibrium between markers and phenotypic characteristics.

Whole genome sequencing (WGS)

Whole genome sequencing (WGS)

Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is a comprehensive method for determining the complete DNA sequence of an organism's genome.

News & Updates

As a joint venture between ICBA and BGI, the world’s largest genomic research institution, the Desert Life Science Laboratory (DLSL) will help to fast-track the discovery and development of food and other crops suited to marginal environments, that is agroecosystems constrained by a range of factors such as water scarcity, soil and water salinity, heat and drought, among others.

New genomic research facility to support food security efforts in the UAE and abroad

29 September 2021

A new advanced genomic research facility was inaugurated today at the headquarters of the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) to further genomic research on, among other things, healthier, more nutritious, and resilient crops for sustainable food systems.

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Based on the review of previous research on various crops, including pigeon pea, chickpea, faba bean, durum wheat, barley and rice, the study shows that crop populations obtained from multi-parent crosses enable a genetic analysis of complex traits in different crops and facilitate modern as well as conventional plant breeding.

Study sheds new light on multi-parent populations’ potential for crop breeding

20 August 2020

A recent study by an international team of scientists gives a new insight into how multi-parent populations (MPPs) can be better used for crop research, development and breeding.

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The cooperative agreement to this effect was signed by Dr. Ismahane Elouafi, Director General of ICBA, and Dr. Ren Wang, Senior Vice President of BGI Group, during the 2nd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing, China, on 25 April 2019.

ICBA, BGI partner to set up advanced genomics center in UAE

7 May 2020

To accelerate agricultural research and development in the world’s marginal environments, the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) and the BGI Group, the world's largest genomics research institution, have agreed to establish a dedicated, cutting-edge genomics center in the UAE.

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Located at ICBA's headquarters in the United Arab Emirates, the Desert Life Science Laboratory is a joint venture between ICBA and BGI, the world’s largest genomic research institution. It is designed to fast-track the discovery and development of food and other crops suited to marginal environments. It will help to further genomic research on, among other things, healthier, more nutritious, and resilient crops for sustainable food systems.

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