In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Steven Lommel from North Carolina State University explores the evolving intersection of data science, plant breeding, and agronomy. From using big data to improving plant traits for sustainability and exploring the concept of food as medicine, Dr. Lommel discusses groundbreaking ideas shaping the future of agriculture. He also stresses the importance of collaboration across disciplines to accelerate progress in agricultural technology. Don’t miss this discussion—tune in now!

"We’re at a point where interdisciplinary frameworks could cut breeding cycles to 3 or 4 years, juggling 10, 15, or even 40 traits."

Meet the guest: Dr. Steven Lommel is the Director of the North Carolina Agricultural Research Service and a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor at North Carolina State University. He also serves as Associate Dean of the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. He has been instrumental in developing the Plant Sciences Initiative, a multidisciplinary enterprise that partners with government agencies and the private sector. Dr. Lommel has published over 100 peer-reviewed works. He holds a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from UC Berkeley.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:42) Introduction
• (05:22) Advancements in plant breeding
• (07:29) Data science in agriculture
• (10:15) Role of microbiomes
• (13:12) Machine learning
• (20:27) Crop breeding innovations
• (27:21) Final three questions

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