In this Root2Resilience podcast episode, we explore the role of modelling in the project and how it helps researchers better understand complex biological systems, as well as supporting practitioners in understanding how their crops are growing. We discuss what models are, the different types used in plant breeding, and how they can generate meaningful insights from data. The episode also highlights how modelling approaches are applied within the Root2Resilience project, what makes a model robust and useful, and how models can support decision-making in breeding and crop production. Finally, we look ahead to the future potential of modelling as its use continues to expand in agricultural research.

Key Topics Discussed

• What a model is and how it is used in different areas.
• Different types of models and their applications.
• Who benefits from model outputs and how they are used.
• How model results can be translated into actionable information.
• What makes a model reliable and effective.
• Modelling approaches within the Root2Resilience project.
• Future perspectives on the increasing use of models in plant breeding.

Guests

• Johannes Postma: Research Institute Jülich – j.postma@fz-juelich.de
• Anaïs Bonnard: ARVALIS, institut technique agricole – A.BONNARD@arvalis.fr
• Lionel Dupuy: NEIKER Instituto Vasco de investigaciones agrarias – ldupuy@neiker.eus

Moderated by: Nina Gallmann (FiBL)

Produced by: Nina Gallmann and Laura Kemper (both FiBL)

Further information

• Learn more about Root2Resilience and stay up to date: https://www.root2res.eu
• Project on Cordis: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101060124
• Project on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@root2res

Funding

Root2Resilience is supported by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement no 101060124, by Innovate UK through the Horizon Europe Guarantee Scheme and by the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) under contract number 23.00050.

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