- Technology
Vertical Veggies Mean Opportunities for Seed Companies are Sky-High
As you look to the future of vegetable growing, look up, not out. Vertical farms are taking urban centers by storm, and…UMD Introduces New CRISPR 3.0 System for Highly Efficient Gene Activation in Plants
In a study in Nature Plants, Yiping Qi, associate professor of Plant Science at the University of Maryland (UMD), introduces a new and…With New Cultivars, Industry Trailblazers are Creating Cannabis 3.0
The seed industry has opened the door to a new era. For Jan Slaski, April 19, 2021, will forever…
- Business
A Hybrid Future Business for the Seed Industry
Post pandemic business travel has the seed industry thinking a hybrid meeting and event model is here to stay.Faster Breeding Will Help Farmers Feed the World
Biology is one factor holding the seed industry back from achieving greatness, says Ponsi Trivisvavet, Inari CEO. But what does that actually…Vertical Veggies Mean Opportunities for Seed Companies are Sky-High
As you look to the future of vegetable growing, look up, not out. Vertical farms are taking urban centers by storm, and…
- Leadership
Three Words Could Revolutionize Science Communication
Help me understand. Three simple words could change the way consumers understand science. “Help me understand….Seed Quality, IP Protection and Innovation Challenge the Asian Pacific Seed Sector
The seed industry is no stranger to challenges – pandemic or not. The Asian Pacific Seed Association (APSA) is primed and ready…Seed is the Cornerstone of Food Security
Surrounded by darkness, each seed reaches for the light as roots anchor it deep into the ground. As the seedling emerges, with…
- Sustainability
Celebrating Fruits and Vegetables with Communication and Connection
ISF joins in UN’s Year of Fruits and Vegetables. If you thought the United Nations (UN) was done highlighting…Changes in Farming Practices Could Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 70% by 2036
Scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory participated in a study that shows innovation in technologies and agricultural practices…A Healthy World Starts with Healthy Seed
Ensuring seed health is the first step for producing better (and healthier!) food. While the events of the past…
- News
Researchers Identify a Gene that Regulates the Angle of Root Growth in Corn
The discovery of a gene that regulates the angle of root growth in corn is a new tool to enable the breeding…Hemp Goes ‘Hot’ Due to Genetics, Not Environmental Stress
Hemp plants can test with more than the legal limit of THC (or "hot") due to genetics, according to researchers from Cornell…Powerpollen Announces Commercial License Agreement With Bayer
PowerPollen announced a commercial license agreement with Bayer designed to help corn seed production growers increase their yields. PowerPollen’s Pollination-on-Demand technology gives…
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