Agriculture-Focused Genomic Sequencing Technologies

MGI Tech has collaborated with the University of Lisbon to employ its genomic sequencing technology — known as the DNBSEQ-G99 platform — for a research initiative analyzing the biological impact of Saharan dust deposition on Portuguese agriculture. In this research query, vineyards are serving as the primary focus.

This project by MGI Tech and the University of Lisbon strives to assess the potential effects — both beneficial and harmful — of the diverse microorganisms transported within the dust on soil ecology, plant health, and ultimately crop yield and quality. Thus, the application of high-sensitivity DNA analysis is intended to map microbial communities in real time, facilitating the identification of pathogens and the discovery of microbes that could be harnessed for agricultural improvement.

For viticulturists, wine producers, and agricultural professionals, the genomic sequencing technology and the research promise data-driven insights that could directly impact economic viability and product quality.

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