Weeds, pests and diseases have a devastating impact on crop productivity and yield. To protect crops and feed a growing population, farmers must use a variety of tools, including conventional and biological crop protection products, often combined with genetic approaches.
We are seeking novel approaches and technologies that preserve natural habitats and protect crops by:
- Reducing insect and nematode damage
- Reducing fungal growth and symptoms
- Increasing tolerance to herbicide applications and/or lower weed pressure
Proposals of interest include:
- Novel approaches to optimize, identify and validate gene or protein expression, activity and regulation, such as promoter sequences and gene regulatory elements
- Novel approaches to optimize native crop genes
- Novel approaches to increase genetic diversity/variation in crops
- Controlled-release technologies for active ingredients and biologicals
- Artificial intelligence applications in active ingredient discovery and optimization processes
- Other enabling technologies in areas such as phenotyping and genetic recombination
Additionally, we are seeking applied technologies for controlling weeds and pests in non-agricultural settings that:
- Protect public health and maintain food safety from storage pests
- Control invasive weeds and uncontrolled vegetation
Bayer’s vision of #HealthForAll, #HungerForNone drives our need to strengthen innovation capabilities in all areas of agriculture. We know we can’t accomplish this alone, so we're always interested to hear about novel, early-stage scientific innovations that can contribute to feeding the world without starving the planet. You have our commitment to take a look, match with our R&D priorities and provide you timely feedback.
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