- Technology
Catching a Wave with Dale Krolikowski
Marc Zienkiewicz sits down with Dale Krolikowski, head of operations and research at Germains Seed Technology, division chair for the American Seed…Year of the Iris
Origin: Europe Family: Iridaceae Genus: Iris Types: Bearded, beardless and dutch A Bit of…Year of the Lantana
Origin: Europe Family: Verbenaceae Genus: Lantana A Bit of History: Lantana has a rich history of…
- Business
Epigenetics: A New Plant Breeding Technology
Joe Funk –Bringing epigenetics and computational sciences together. New plant breeding technologies (NBTs) are a group of techniques which encompass…Narrow Rows, Better Yields?
The latest research and reflections from academics and seed companies on narrower row spacing, planting density and more.Why Scott Valentine Traded the Lab for the Boardroom
The president of Syngenta Flowers North America sits down to talk about why he traded a career in research for one in…
- Leadership
Why Is It So Difficult to Communicate Biotechnology?
Besides science, we all know that agriculture involves culture. We “cultivate” to the natural environment. Farming is not nature; we learn from…The EU GMO Directive is No Longer Fit for Purpose
Will the new EU Commissions’ “Farm to Fork Strategy” on sustainable food embrace plant breeding innovation? After the…Feeding the World Without Damaging the Environment
I read an interesting document the other day from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) entitled “How Can We Feed…
- Sustainability
The Road to Recovery
Native seeds help drive sustainable ecosystem restoration. Sand-covered flood plains, wildfire scorched forests — the effects of natural…Protecting Pollinators: BEE a Good Neighbor
Communication is a key step toward pollinator stewardship. If good fences make good neighbors, then communication makes great…Partnering for Progress
Sustainable Development Goal No. 17 focuses on global partnership for a stronger food supply, which is a key part of the…
- News
World’s First “Climate Positive” Gin Produced from Peas
The world’s first “climate-positive” gin has been created by UK scientists — using the humble garden pea. Five years of research at…Researchers Uncover the Genetics of How Corn Can Adapt Faster to New Climate
Maize is a staple food all over the world. In the United States, where it’s better known as corn, nearly 90 million…Partnership Seeks to Unleash DNA’s Potential
A Cornell professor is collaborating with European partners to engineer maize – the largest staple crop in the world – with desirable…
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