The ideal crop plant is tasty and high-yielding while also being resistant to diseases and pests. But if the relevant genes are far apart on a chromosome, some of these positive traits can be lost ...

A reliable method for producing plants that carry genetic material from only one of their parents has been discovered by plant biologists. The technique could dramatically speed up the breeding of ...

Washington State University will mark the opening of its $15 million plant growth facility with a dedication ceremony Oct. 17. The building “epitomizes” the partnership between WSU Extension, the ...

AI-driven plant breeding accelerates trait identification for climate adaptation and food security, but risks inequality and environmental harm. Democratic control of these technologies are vital for ...

Resistance breeding is an important strategy for reducing crop losses caused by disease. The innate immune system allows plants to recognize their pathogens, often providing strong levels of ...

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VIB and UGent scientists have developed a new method which allows them to predict the final size of a plant while it is still a seedling. Thanks to this method, which is based on the knowledge that a ...

If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work, sign up for our weekly updates containing our most important news, multimedia and more. New rice and green bean plants are now being rolled out ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Inside INdiana Business) — Purdue University scientists have been awarded $9 million in matching grants to further study how plant breeders can use remote sensing technologies to ...

Gain insights into the U.S. market, valued at $5.9 Billion in 2024, and China, forecasted to grow at an impressive 14.4% CAGR to reach $7.8 Billion by 2030. Discover growth trends in other key regions ...

Anyone who has sampled a pink-fleshed, flavorless, store-bought tomato can tell you that taste isn’t exactly our food system’s No. 1 priority. That’s why chefs could contribute a lot to the world of ...