Title:
AI and machine learning for crop genomics
Agreement Value:
$224,320.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 18, 2021 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
The Project will apply data-driven discovery to support efforts that will enhance the production of Canadian protein crops. The Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) will apply Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) methods to mine genomics datasets generated at the National Research Council (NRC). The collaboration, at the intersection of AI and the biology of plant proteins, will extract meaningful biological information patterns and produce valuable information for future research and application in diverse agricultural fields. Specifically, the Project’s primary objective is to develop models that predict molecular phenotypes--including transcript abundance and protein abundance-directly from DNA sequences. The unique interdisciplinary nature of the Project will lay the foundation for training high-quality professionals (at multiple levels of education) while integrating burgeoning fields of applied and basic science.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5J 3B1
Reference Number:
172-2020-2021-Q4-969298
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
785257288
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is $224,320 and the end date of this agreements has been modified by 365 days
Amendment Date
Mar 3, 2023
Recipient's Legal Name:
Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
Federal Riding Name:
Edmonton Centre
Federal Riding Number:
48014
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.