EBS November 2025 User Release Notes

EBS November 2025 enhances analytics with restored BLUP/BLUE reports, expanded genotype exports, and stable QTL profiling. Analysis Request Manager, PDM, and SDM improvements boost accuracy, while security and platform enhancements strengthen access control. A known analytics limitation remains for large workloads, with guidance to split big requests for better performance.

EBS October 2025 User Release Notes

The EBS October 2025 release delivers enhanced analytics, streamlined request management, clearer data views, improved trial design support, and stronger platform consistency across tools. Known performance limitations persist with large datasets and complex analysis loads, with recommended workarounds while ongoing optimizations are underway.

EBS Q4 Release Notes 2025

The EBS Q4 2025 releases deliver enhanced data accuracy, smoother analytics, reliable exports, and clearer workflows across breeding tools. New features like complete genotype metadata, improved analysis execution, and streamlined interfaces help users work smarter and faster. These advances strengthen confidence, reduce delays, and support data-driven decision-making across breeding programs.

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EBS November 2025 User Release Notes

⚡ EBS November Highlights

Breeding Analytics (BA)

Phenotypic Analytics (PA)

Phenotypic Analytics (PA) updates restore reliable BLUP and BLUE report generation, ensuring consistent SOA outputs and accurate analysis results.

âś… BLUP / BLUE Reports Restored

  • SOA reports now generate correctly for mixed BLUP and BLUE analyses.

  • Indexing issues resolved for consistent report outputs.

Molecular Data Analysis (MDA)

Molecular Data Analysis (MDA) updates enhance data accuracy and usability by delivering complete genotype metadata, reliable HapMap exports, correct filtering and display, and validated QTL profiling for confident analysis.

âś… Complete Heterozygosity & Call Rate Metadata

  • Full sample and marker metadata now displays correctly.

  • Filtering, downloads, and UI views align with backend calculations.

âś… HapMap Export Fully Enabled

  • Genotype data can now be exported in HapMap format via UI and API.

  • ZIP downloads include clean HapMap files and supporting metadata.

âś… Improved Genotype Filtering & Display

  • Excluded samples and markers no longer appear incorrectly.

  • Marker and sample counts now reflect accurate totals.

âś… QTL Profiling Fully Validated

  • Workflows are validated, stable, and ready for broader use.

Analysis Request Manager (ARM)

Analysis Request Manager (ARM) updates improve accuracy and reliability by aligning experiment and program filtering, stabilizing MOA processing, and ensuring smooth navigation and complete prediction outputs across workflows.

âś… Accurate Experiment & Program Filtering

  • Users now see only the correct experiments for their active program.

  • ARM and PDM filtering behavior is aligned.

âś… MOA Stability & Accuracy Improvements

  • Voided jobs removed from MOA dropdowns.

  • Creator logging is now accurate across programs.

  • MOA correctly processes Bioflow SOA results.

âś… Processing & Navigation Fixes

  • Analysis requests no longer get stuck in processing.

  • “Go to page” navigation in prediction tables works reliably.

  • Entry type is now included in predictions and SOA exports.

Phenotypic Data Manager (PDM)

Phenotypic Data Manager (PDM) updates improve data quality control by applying QC codes consistently across traits and using clearer interface wording to prevent unintended bulk changes.

âś… Clearer QC Code Behavior

  • QC code updates now clearly apply to all trait data.

  • UI wording prevents accidental bulk changes.

Statistical Design Models (SDM)

Statistical Design Models (SDM) updates strengthen accuracy and consistency by improving design validation, aligning database rules across key trial designs, and ensuring reliable experiment generation—supporting smoother setup and more dependable trial outcomes.

âś… Stronger Design Validation

  • Clear warnings for invalid block sizes and missing checks/tests.

  • Invalid fieldrow options removed from PRep designs.

âś… Updated BA Database Rules

  • Design input rules for PRep, AugRCBD, RCBD, and Alpha Lattice are now accurate, documented, and consistent.

âś… Reliable Non-Sparse Experiment Generation

  • Non-sparse experiments now generate correctly across all designs.

  • Upload and setup workflows restored and verified.

⚠️ Note: Some limitations may be account-specific and are still under review.

Breeding Analytics Platform (BAP)

Breeding Analytics Platform (BAP) updates strengthen security by enforcing consistent role-based access and preventing unauthorized entry across analytics pages.

âś… Secure Role-Based Access

  • ARM and MDA pages now enforce permissions consistently.

  • Unauthorized access via direct URLs is fully blocked.

⚠️Breeding Analytics Known Limitations

BA Known Limitations – November Overview highlights a known Breeding Analytics limitation where large analysis requests may process slowly, with guidance to submit smaller requests for more reliable and timely results while performance enhancements continue.

  • Analysis requests with more traits or jobs may load slowly or stay in Processing longer than expected.
    • Recommendation: For best results, submit analysis requests with 20 or fewer traits or jobs. Larger analyses should be split into smaller requests until performance improvements are completed.

 

Core Breeding (CB)

Experiment Creation (EC)

Experiment Creation (EC) updates improve reliability and usability by ensuring accurate randomization uploads, correct plot calculations, restored design controls, and a cleaner, more efficient setup experience.

âś…Required Columns for Randomization

  • Randomization files upload without column errors.

âś…Accurate Plot Area Calculation

  • Transplanted method uses width Ă— length formula.

  • Direct-seeded method is computed automatically.

âś… Rows Dropdown Restored

  • Row options display correctly during across-environment randomization.

âś…Cleaner Grid Layout

  • Non-essential grid columns now hidden by default.

âś…Lattice Design Save Restored

  • Save button now works for lattice design creation.

âś…Plot Deletion Resolved

  • Plot deletion works correctly after randomization uploads.

Experiment Manager (EM)

Experiment Manager (EM) updates improve reliability and access by ensuring accurate lists, stable downloads, correct status updates, restored deletions, and smoother experiment and occurrence management for all users.

âś…Correct List Counter

  • Shared lists now show the correct item count.

âś…Role-Based Access Standardized

  • File downloads and views align with assigned roles.

âś…Intercross Parents File Download Restored

  • Downloads succeed with V4 updates applied.

âś…Reliable Background Retrieval

  • Parent file loads from EM without errors.

âś…Randomization Regeneration Fixed

  • Designs regenerate correctly per occurrence.

âś… Deletion Process Restored

  • Deletions complete without workflow failures.

âś…PDF Downloads Working

  • Printouts generate correctly with error messages shown when templates fail.

âś…Harvest Printouts Correct

  • Printouts generate using updated V4 API connections.

âś…Contact List Visibility Restored

  • Contact person lists display correctly in the database.

âś… Metadata and Plot Download Working

  • Downloads produce data with clear refresh notifications when needed.

âś… Status Updates After Mapping

  • Experiments move from Created → Mapped automatically.

âś… Location Generation Restored

  • Locations generate correctly for all experiment types.

  • Works for team members without admin access.

âś…Occurrence Status Updates Restored

  • Non-admin accounts can update status to trait data quality checked.

âś…Occurrence Name Editable

  • Names can be updated directly in the occurrence tab.

Cross Manager (CM)

Cross Manager (CM) updates improve stability and accuracy by enhancing intercross configuration and restoring reliable cross method selection for correct and consistent cross setup.

âś…Intercross Wishlist Updated

  • New wishType parameter now enabled and deployed.

  • Configuration stability improved, with errors resolved.

âś… Cross Method Dropdown Restored

  • Cross method selection now works correctly, including SINGLE_CROSS.

  • Automatic method recognition ensures accurate cross setup.

Data Collection (DC)

Data Collection (DC) updates improve data quality and integration by correctly tagging invalid values, ensuring consistent experiment imports, displaying accurate program and trait information, and strengthening BrAPI and Field Book synchronization for more reliable field data workflows.

âś…Invalid Values Correctly Tagged

  • Non-float and incorrect values are now highlighted.

  • Data reviews in PDM are clearer and more accurate.

âś…Consistent Experiment Imports

  • Only active fields and “Created” occurrences import into Field Book.

  • Inactive entries no longer appear, improving usability.

âś…Programs Display Correctly

  • All programs load properly in the Field Book UI.

  • BrAPI program retrieval now accurate.

âś…Correct Scale Descriptions

  • Scale descriptions import without “categorial = null.”

  • Trait displays are clearer across Field Book.

âś…BrAPI v2 Server Info Available

  • New server info endpoint allows easier Field Book connection.

  • Setup and troubleshooting improved.

âś…Improved API Compatibility

  • Standard {studyDbId} parameter increases syncing reliability.

  • Endpoint compatibility now at 91%.

âś…Import Blocker Resolved

  • Occurrence data imports through BrAPI without errors.

  • Transfers between EBS and app function in both directions.

âś…Study Loading Fixed for Collaborator Role

  • Occurrence/Study now loads correctly for Collaborator accounts in Fieldbook App.

  • Shared occurrences import cleanly.

âś…Save Error During Sync Resolved

  • Field Book sync works in version 6.3.4.

  • Data transfers complete without failures.

âś…Correct Study Visibility

  • Occurrences are filtered correctly by year and season in the new UI.

  • Cache reset ensures up-to-date displays.

âś…Occurrence Visibility Restored in BrAPI Import UI

  • Breeding and non-breeding occurrences appear after clearing filters.

  • Old UI remains a stable fallback.

Harvest Manager (HM)

Harvest Manager (HM) updates restore reliable harvest workflows by improving value handling, fixing validation issues, and enabling stable bulk and crop-specific harvesting operations.

âś… Zero/Blank Value Handling

  • “0” or blank fields accepted in maize harvest entries.

âś… Selfing Single Plant Increase Fixed

  • Entries record correctly without validation errors.

âś… Harvest Workflows Restored

  • Seed and cross harvests function correctly from plots.

âś…Wheat Production Bug Resolved

  • Environment fully functional; performance improvements ongoing.

âś…Bulk Harvest Working

  • Bulk updates apply where configuration allows.

Germplasm Manager (GM)

Germplasm Manager (GM) updates improve performance and reliability by restoring report generation, accelerating searches, stabilizing printouts, and ensuring smooth germplasm creation and uploads for more dependable day-to-day data management.

âś… Faster Printout Performance

  • Small/medium selections run reliably with fewer errors.

âś…Report Generation Restored

  • Germplasm reports export without failures.

âś…Printout Modal Now Loads

  • All germplasm records load the modal correctly.

âś…Search Performance Improved

  • Faster searches, including parent filtering and large datasets.

âś…Germplasm Upload Fixed

  • Seed code sequence aligned, ensuring clean uploads.

âś…Relation Update Working

  • Templates recognized correctly; variables handled accurately.

âś…Printout Reporting Restored

  • Reporting now works across germplasm and occurrence templates.

âś…Internal Server Error Resolved

  • Germplasm creation now completes without backend errors.

List Manager (LM)

List Manager (LM) updates improve reliability by ensuring accurate list display, correct item counts, secure sharing permissions, and dependable list merging.

âś…Lists Display Correctly

  • Saved lists appear in List Manager with correct items.

âś…Sharing Permissions Corrected

  • Shared package lists enforce read-only access.

âś…Item Counts Correct

  • Correct entry totals shown after saving or merging.

âś…List Merging Working

  • All selected items merge correctly into target lists.

Seed Inventory (SI)

Seed Inventory (SI) updates improve reliability by ensuring RSHT data displays correctly and list items are added accurately, supporting smoother inventory and shipment management.

âś…RSHT Data Stored Correctly

  • RSHT values now appear in inventory and shipment views.

âś…List Items Add Correctly

  • Items added to new lists without errors.

Core Breeding Platform (CBP)

Core Breeding Platform (CBP) updates improve security, stability, and clarity by standardizing role configurations, fixing critical APIs, strengthening error visibility, and ensuring accurate program and version handling for more reliable system operations.

âś…Consistent ROLE Prefix in Configurations

  • All DC role configurations now use the ROLE prefix.

âś…Security Patch Applied

  • Vulnerability in CB-BrAPI resolved with library upgrade.

âś…Clearer Error Display

  • Errors show full details with Copy to clipboard option.

âś…Correct API Version Handling

  • Versioning now driven by environment, not hard-coded.

âś…Duplicate Program Entries Removed

  • Only active SSPM_AFRICA program records shown.

âś…API Token Generation Restored

  • CB-API v4 token generation works in evaluation environments.

âś…Missing Helper Import Fixed

  • Runtime errors resolved with programHelper restoration.

⚠️Core Breeding Known Limitations

The October overview outlines known Core Breeding limitations affecting large data performance, occasional FieldBook and UI display consistency, and partial availability of bulk and list management features, with recommended workarounds to ensure smoother operations while improvements continue.

  • Performance Challenges with Large Data
    Generating very large printouts or trials may cause delays.
    • Recommendation: Break into smaller batches while optimizations continue.

  • FieldBook and UI Consistency Issues
    Some studies, fields, or screens may not display correctly until refreshed.

    • Recommendation: Use the older import screens when needed, reset cache, and update to the recommended FieldBook version.

  • Workflow and Feature Availability Limits
    Bulk harvest and certain list management actions may not work in all configurations.

    • Recommendation: Confirm configuration support before bulk actions and validate list results; fixes and enhancements are already planned.

Service Management (SM)

Batch Manager (BM)

Batch Manager (BM) updates improve flexibility by allowing users to add and manage external file links with clear descriptions, making it easier to reference large or externally hosted datasets directly within batch records.

  • Add and manage external file links directly in the Batch File Cabinet.

  • Include short descriptions for linked files.

  • Easily reference large or externally hosted datasets (e.g., GIGWA).

Shipment Workflow (SW)

Shipment Workflow (SW) updates improve clarity and efficiency by delivering correctly named, well-organized shipment downloads that are easier to review and process.

âś…Improved Shipment Workflow Download

  • Shipment downloads now follow the correct ItemsList naming convention.

  • Files are automatically sorted by Item Number.

  • Downloads are clearer and easier to review and process.

Genotypic Request Manager (GRM)

Genotyping Request Manager (GRM) updates improve reliability by ensuring batch changes save correctly, marker group updates persist, and request management runs smoothly with fewer errors.

âś…Batch Creation Update Reliability Improved

  • Batch updates now save correctly when editing requests.

  • Marker group changes persist and display properly.

  • Batch request management is more reliable with fewer errors.

MarkerDB (MDb)

MarkerDB (MDb) updates simplify data loading, improve marker selection and visibility, and enable easy document upload and download for more efficient marker and batch management.

âś…MarkerDB Data Loading Simplified

  • Upload CSV files without manually assigning primary keys.

  • IDs are now auto-generated during data load.

âś…Multi-Page Marker Group Selection Enabled for CSV Export

  • Select marker groups across multiple pages and export them in one CSV.

âś…Marker Comments Now Visible in MarkerDB

  • View marker comments directly in the MarkerDB grid.

âś…Enabled to associate documents with a batch via file upload

  • Select and upload files to Batch

  • Download uploaded files

Haplotype Tracing (HT)

Haplotype Tracing (HT) updates improve usability and consistency by enabling a standard germplasm sample printout, clarifying workflow steps, and standardizing file timestamps for easier tracking and interpretation.

âś…Standard Germplasm Sample Printout Template Enabled

  • A standard “Sample_id Germplasm” CSV printout template is now supported.

âś…Workflow Step Narration Improved for Clarity

  • Workflow steps are clearer with improved labels and narration.

âś…Standardized File Storage Timestamps

  • File timestamps now follow a clean YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM format.

  • File activity is easier to track with standardized, user-friendly timestamps.

⚠️Service Management Known Limitations

SM Known Limitations – November Overview notes a known limitation affecting GIGWA genotyping data retrieval and its integration with MDA.

GIGWA Data Retrieval

  • There is a known limitation affecting the retrieval of genotyping results from GIGWA, which impacts data sharing between MDA and Service Management.

 

Core System (CS)

Contact Relationship Manager (CRM)

Contact Relationship Manager (CRM) updates improve usability and navigation by presenting clearer contact details, correcting institution template downloads, and ensuring users are redirected properly after saving institution records.

âś…Clearer Contact Details

The View icon now displays contact types and related information more clearly for faster review.

âś…Correct Template Name for Institution Download

Institution creation template now downloads with the correct file name, reducing confusion during setup.

âś…Correct Redirect After Saving Institutions

Saving an institution now returns users to the Institutions page as expected, improving navigation flow.

Place Manager (PM)

Place Manager (PM) updates improve accuracy by ensuring location maps display and update coordinates correctly, even when original location data is incomplete.

âś… Accurate Location Map Updates

Maps now display and update location coordinates correctly, even when original data was missing.

Printout Services (PS)

Printout Services (PS) updates improve reliability and integration by restoring correct product selection, enabling successful printouts and exports, and ensuring stable API connections across environments.

âś… Product Selection Restored

Product assignment works correctly when creating templates, with appropriate role-based access.

âś… Correct REST Endpoint Selection

REST connections now use the right URL, preventing incorrect redirects and improving integration.

âś… Germplasm Printouts Restored

Germplasm printouts generate successfully with complete data and reliable API connections.

âś… Report Exports Working Across Environments

Exports now succeed after updating destination links and API calls.

âś… Updated to CB API v4

More stable printout generation with improved compatibility across tools.

User Manager (UM)

User Manager (UM) updates improve reliability by fixing address entry, ensuring smooth contact data handling, and restoring stable login access across multi-crop environments.

âś… Address Button Fixed

New and secondary addresses can now be added without errors.

âś…Data Conversion Issues Resolved

Contact records load and edit smoothly, ensuring stable behavior.

âś…Login Restored in Multi-Crop Environment

Users can log in and continue workflows without interruption.

Core System Platform (CSP)

Core System Platform (CSP) updates improve consistency and efficiency by standardizing date and time displays for clearer tracking and enabling reliable bulk selection across pages with visible item counts.

âś…Standardized Date/Time Display

File storage timestamps now use a consistent format (Y-m-d G:i), improving readability and audit tracking.

✅“Select All” Now Works Across Pages

Bulk selection applies to all pages, with a visible count showing how many items are selected.

⚠️Core System Known Limitations

 The October overview highlights a known Core System limitation where performance may slow when processing large datasets, with guidance to filter records and schedule high-volume tasks during off-peak periods for smoother operation.

System Performance with Large Data

  • Loading large lists and complex printouts may be slower, especially during peak activity.
    • Recommendation: Filter or reduce records before bulk actions, and schedule high-volume printouts during lower usage periods.

⚡ EBS November Updates

EBS 25.11.05 [Hotfix]

  • SM-BM Plate Navigation Restored During Batch Setup

    • Navigate between all plates during batch creation without restrictions.

    • Manually assign blanks across multiple plates smoothly.

    • Set up batches more efficiently, with plate switching fully restored and functioning correctly.

EBS 25.11.06 [Hotfix]

  • CB-CBP Wheat Environment Performance Improved

    • Work faster in the wheat environment, with improved responsiveness in HM and EM.

    • Export data more efficiently, without delays caused by background polling.

    • Operate smoothly and reliably, as the update removes unnecessary system load and has been fully verified with no regressions.

EBS 25.11.13 [Hotfix]

  • BA-ARM SOA Results Download Restored in MOA

    • Download SOA results through MOA without the system hanging—Bioflow-generated reports now download smoothly.

    • Rely on stable redirection and file access, with API, S3 permissions, and database issues fully resolved.

    • Work confidently after submission, knowing the system no longer freezes and files are retrieved correctly.

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