Big issues need big solutions. IGCAST researchers are working to mitigate the effects of climate change by developing crops that can withstand high heat and drought conditions.

From genome to phenome, scientists are using cutting-edge genomics tools to improve crop productivity under adverse conditions while simultaneously improving nutritional value and fiber quality.

The five laboratories housed within IGCAST focus on a variety of research, including:

• Designing strategies to integrate epigenetic changes in plant breeding.
• Developing technologies, materials and processes to use bioengineering approaches for food production from carbon dioxide.
• Using genomics approaches to obtain a deeper understanding of the genetic diversity and regulatory mechanisms of important agronomical traits.