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New Genetic Method to Enhance Oil Seed Production

May 1, 2024
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Washington State University (WSU) scientists have discovered a novel genetic mechanism in plant oil biosynthesis,...

Pioneering Research Offers Hope Against Crop Diseases

May 1, 2024
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Diseases impacting crop plants have profoundly influenced human history and continue to pose significant challenges...

University of Florida’s New Machine-Harvestable Tomato Varieties Could Lower Labor Costs

May 1, 2024
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For decades, Florida's robust tomato industry has relied on manual labor for harvesting—a costly and...

International Committee Takes on Plan to Develop the Ukrainian Genebank and Secure Its Invaluable Plants and Seeds for the Future

April 30, 2024
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NordGen hosted a meeting with the Ukrainian genebank and several international experts to address the...

Barley Plants Fine-Tune Their Root Microbial Communities Through Sugary Secretions

April 30, 2024
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Research conducted by the John Innes Centre reveals that different types of barley attract unique...

Bratney and DAQ Form Strategic Partnership for South and Central America

April 30, 2024
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Bratney, operating in the U.S. and Argentina, and Grupo DAQ, with locations in Argentina and...

West Virginia University Leads Initiative to Boost Farmland Access and Support Underserved Farmers

April 30, 2024
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West Virginia University (WVU) is leading a national initiative aimed at expanding farmland accessibility to...

Iowa State Researchers Unveil AI Strategies for Enhancing Crop Breeding

April 30, 2024
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With leadership in agricultural technology, Iowa State University's latest publication delves into the transformative potential...

Congress Sharpens Focus on Specialty Crops with Bipartisan Caucus

April 30, 2024
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Aiming to bolster food security and support producers, the 2024 Congressional Specialty Crops Caucus gathers...

The Potential Power of Gene-Based Breeding

April 28, 2024
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A Texas A&M University researcher’s work could redefine how we grow our food and treat...

USDA Clears Genetically Engineered Plants of Increased Pest Risk

April 28, 2024
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has recently...

House of Lords Debate Highlights ‘Existential Threat’ Facing UK Horticulture Seeds Supply

April 26, 2024
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The British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB) has welcomed comments from Conservative Peer the Earl...

Upside Down and Bolt Upright: Aphid Aerial Acrobatics Revealed

April 25, 2024
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High speed Rothamsted camera shows posture and wingbeat patterns in detail for the first time....

Stakeholders Strongly Support the European Commission’s Biotech Strategy to Position the EU a Global Innovation Leader

April 25, 2024
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Numerous industry associations and organizations, dedicated to fostering innovation in biotechnology and biomanufacturing, enthusiastically welcomed...

European Parliament Confirms Positive Vote on New Genomic Techniques; EU Council Urged to Embrace Plant Breeding Innovation

April 25, 2024
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Euroseeds welcomes the European Parliament's confirmation of its positive stance on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs)...

Consortium Including Brazilians Sequences the Reference Genome of Arabica Coffee

April 25, 2024
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In a groundbreaking effort, a consortium of scientists sequenced the reference genome of Arabica coffee,...

European Parliament’s PRM Report is a Worrying Step Backwards for EU’s Agricultural Future

April 25, 2024
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Following the European Parliament's plenary vote on a new Regulation for Plant Reproductive Material (PRM),...

The Optics of Pest Insect Invasions

April 24, 2024
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Light-based sensors could offer an early warning system for detecting pollen beetle infestations in oilseed...

Michigan State Launches Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program

April 24, 2024
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A partnership between Michigan State University, state agencies, and local coalitions invests $5 million in...

Bayer Partners with UK-Based Firm on Biological Insecticide

April 24, 2024
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Bayer announced a partnership with AlphaBio Control, a UK-based firm, to obtain an exclusive license...

Risky Business: Safeguarding Crop Diversity in Genebanks

April 24, 2024
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Ensuring food security and agricultural resilience in the face of environmental challenges depends on preserving...

NDSU to Launch Bolley Agricultural Laboratory

April 23, 2024
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The new agricultural research laboratory at North Dakota State University will be named Bolley Agricultural...

How Invisible Forces Influence Taste of Your Food

April 23, 2024
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A study from the University of Colorado explored whether soil microorganisms like bacteria and fungi...

Better Tortillas and Whiskey Begin with Corn

April 23, 2024
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Davis’ involvement in Mizzou’s Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) and Initiative for Maximizing Student...

Plant Stress Sensors Could Revolutionize Crop Management

April 19, 2024
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Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and...

Tennessee Student Studying Organic Wheat-Soybean Double-Crop Systems with SARE

April 19, 2024
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The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture's Herbert College of Agriculture announced doctoral student Ravi...

What are the Key Issues Facing the Seed Industry Around The Globe?

April 18, 2024
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The Seed World editors — covering Canada, Europe, Latin America and the U.S. — discuss...

New ‘U.S. Farmed’ Certification to appear soon on beer cans

April 17, 2024
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The U.S. Farmed certification will appear on Anheuser-Busch beers beginning in May. It was developed...

USDA Greenlights Bioengineered Hemp with Enhanced Medicinal Properties

April 15, 2024
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently approved the cultivation of bioengineered hemp, known as...

Oilseed Rape In Crisis: Can Fresh Approaches To Pest Management Save This Vital Crop?

April 12, 2024
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The vibrant yellow expanses of oilseed rape are dwindling in western Europe, with growers facing...

Computomics & ARC Centre of Excellence for Plant Success Collaborate to Advance Plant Breeding with Machine Learning Methods

April 12, 2024
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Computomics and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Plant Success, overseen by The University of...

Un equipo de científicos intenta descifrar el código de toxicidad del aluminio

April 12, 2024
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Un equipo de EE.UU. y de Brasil estudia la relación entre la regulación genética y...

Get to Know All Four of Your Seed World Editors

April 11, 2024
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Today is a great day to get to know YOUR Seed World editors… all four...