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Explore how AI and machine learning are revolutionizing agricultural genomics through this next-generation DeepScience program. Tailored for scientists, researchers, and technologists in agriculture, genetics, and data science, this program unveils the power of predictive analytics, AI-driven genomic modeling, and genome-wide data processing to accelerate crop improvement and resilience. Participants will engage in the structured learning of genomic architectures, AI modeling techniques, and bio-computational tools to interpret crop trait variability, disease resistance, and performance optimization. By aligning biological data with algorithmic precision, the course equips learners to design future-ready solutions in precision agriculture and food sustainability.

Aim

To cultivate AI-centric expertise for solving agricultural challenges through the integration of machine learning techniques and crop genomic insights, fostering innovation in genetic trait prediction, resilient crop breeding, and data-guided agricultural decision systems.

Objectives

• Apply AI/ML to analyze genomic data for crop yield, resistance, and optimization
• Construct predictive models to guide genomic selection strategies
• Leverage large-scale genetic datasets to inform breeding programs
• Advance sustainable agriculture using AI-powered genome interpretation
• Understand the ethical and ecological implications of DeepTech in agri-genomics

Curriculum

1. Week 1: Introduction to Crop Genomics and AI

   • Role of genomics in agricultural transformation
   • Genomic data types: sequence, SNPs, gene expression
   • AI fundamentals: learning types and model structures
   • Use cases of AI in crop yield forecasting and trait optimization

2. Week 2: Genomic Data Sources and Preparation

   • Genomic data acquisition: platforms and repositories
   • Data integrity: preprocessing, normalization, and feature extraction
   • Structuring datasets for AI modeling
   • Privacy, ethics, and responsible data stewardship

3. Week 3: Machine Learning Algorithms for Crop Genomics

   • Trait prediction using supervised learning models
   • Algorithm overview: decision trees, SVM, random forests
   • Accuracy metrics: confusion matrix, precision, recall
   • Unsupervised learning: clustering, dimensionality reduction, GWAS insights

4. Week 4: AI in Genomic Forecasting and Future Trends

   • Deep learning in agri-genomics: CNNs, RNNs
   • AI-assisted genomic sequence interpretation
   • Trends in responsible AI and bio-automation
   • Final project briefing and applications in industrial and research settings

Outcomes

• Expertise in applying machine learning to crop genomics data
• Ability to create AI models for agronomic trait prediction
• Capacity to evaluate model performance using scientific benchmarks
• Readiness to contribute to DeepTech-enabled agriculture research and innovation