GENOME LABORATORY VISIT FRUIT ATTRACTION
José Manuel Lucas, Technical Director of Genoma Laboratorio, accompanied by a partner of the company, visited Fruit Attraction on October 4th. He took the opportunity to network with various companies, potential clients of the laboratory, as well as with other educational institutions, for the same purpose. The visit was very fruitful, […]
Genome Laboratory launches an advanced course on GIP
Starting October 9, 2023, Genoma Laboratorio will launch an advanced GIP course every Tuesday (and two Mondays) for three months. The course will consist of 13 sessions on various topics, grouped into three sections: Crops and GIP, General Plant Pathology Topics, and New Technologies Applicable to Plant Pathology. The course will be delivered online […]
Aleurocanthus spiniferus, a whitefly that can attack table grapes, is already doing so in Italy.
Aleurocanthus spiniferus is a species of whitefly native to Southeast Asia that is now also found in Africa, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. Between 2008 and 2020, A. spiniferus was detected in Europe, specifically in Albania, Montenegro, Italy, Croatia, and Greece. It is a highly polyphagous pest […]
The main vector of HLB (Huanglongbing), the psyllid Diaphorina citri, reaches Europe and appears in Cyprus
The Asian psyllid Diaphorina citri, a highly efficient vector of HLB, has just appeared in European territory. Its presence was detected on citrus fruits in Cyprus and confirmed by identification by the national reference laboratory. Previously, in January 2022, its presence was also confirmed in Israel, which […]
Genome Laboratory prepares a course on updated GIP
Genoma Laboratorio, aware of the importance of proper training and updated knowledge for technicians responsible for advising and making decisions regarding pest control, is preparing a specific course on crop pests and their management for the months of October, November, and December of this year.
Europe opens the door to new genetic techniques
Following numerous discussions and reviews of technical documentation, the European Commission has decided to adopt a package of measures for the sustainable use of natural resources, which are essential for society. These measures include a proposed regulation (more information at this link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/plants/genetically-modified-organisms/new-techniques-biotechnology_es?etrans=es). The proposed regulation addresses […]
The Mal Seco disease is advancing in Murcia, and the Plant Health Department is asking for help in eradicating it.
The first outbreak of Mal seco (dry disease) in lemon trees in the Region of Murcia was detected in June 2020, in a plantation in Abanilla, where there were also numerous infected trees in two neighboring plantations. New cases were subsequently found in plantations in the same area, in Blanca and La Matanza. The […]
VIRUSES CAN MODIFY THE MICROBIOTA OF THE EPIDERMIS TO FACILITATE THE ATTRACTION OF VECTORS
Did you know that some viruses, such as Zika or dengue, have the ability to alter the skin microbiota of their hosts, in order to more effectively attract mosquitoes, their vectors? Recent studies have shown that when one of these viruses infects a host, it causes a […]
Genome Laboratory attends Microbiome 2023
We attended the 3rd edition of Microbiome 2023, which took place at the Víctor Villegas Auditorium in Murcia, from June 7 to 9. More than 40 presentations were presented at Microbiome 2023, some developed by researchers from state-run centers and others derived from finalist research projects conducted by leading companies […]
GENOMA LABORATORY BEGINS ITS PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY
Once construction is complete, the facilities and equipment are up and running, and the necessary qualified personnel are in place, Genoma Laboratorio is ready to begin its professional journey, offering its services to the Region of Murcia in all areas of its service portfolio. Genoma is a biotechnology laboratory specializing in the field of […]
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