SEPTEMBER 2018 SEEDWORLD.COM / 1 CONTENTS/SEPTEMBER2018 Conserving Crop Diversity Preserving crop diversity is the No. 1 priority for Cary Fowler. Cultivating Rapeseed and Early Careers Rob Duncan has been awarded for his efforts with developing a high-erucic acid rapeseed and helping students develop as plant breeders. CSI in the World of Plants A closer look at the “Sherlock Holmes” concept in infringements matters. Collaborative Efforts Lead to Scientific Breakthroughs The 2018 Future Giant of the seed industry excels because of his ability to bring people together and to work toward a common goal. King of the Leafy Greens New genomic information may lead to improvements for spinach. Dicamba Update Herbicide damage to neighboring crops isn’t the only thing injured. Neighborly relations suffer as a result. Explore the Benefits of Intercropping the data is in: yield boosts, lowered disease and insect pressure are just some of many benefits of the planting two or more crops together. Features 6 8 10 14 20 22 30 14 10 06 20