Crop Breeding - Page 3 of 14

Rijk Zwaan Starts Breeding for Soft Fruits

April 21, 2023
Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak - Seed World Digital Media Producer

Rijk Zwaan, a leading vegetable breeding company, has started breeding for soft fruits. Learn more...

New Genes To Improve Alkaline Tolerance in Crops

April 6, 2023
Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak - Seed World Digital Media Producer

New research reveals genes that can improve alkaline tolerance in crops, allowing them to grow...

Drought-Resistant Tomatoes In Development

April 5, 2023
Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak - Seed World Digital Media Producer

Scientists are developing drought-resistant tomatoes to help farmers in dry climates. Learn how this new...

Better Bioenergy Crops Through Microbe Matchmaking

March 30, 2023
Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak - Seed World Digital Media Producer

Microbes and plants team up to create better bioenergy crops. Scientists match microbes to plants...

UK Passes Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill 2022-23

March 28, 2023
Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak - Seed World Digital Media Producer

Precision breeding is set to revolutionize the agricultural industry with the introduction of the Genetic...

Better-Tasting Yellow Peas Developed With CRISPR

March 22, 2023
Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak - Seed World Digital Media Producer

Scientists have used CRISPR to develop yellow peas with improved flavor and nutrition. Learn more...

Resistance For Yellow Mosaic Virus Sequenced In Wheat

March 21, 2023
Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak - Seed World Digital Media Producer

Scientists sequence wheat resistance gene to Yellow Mosaic Virus, providing hope for future crop protection....

CropX and Talgil Connect For Better Irrigation Management Process

March 17, 2023
Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak - Seed World Digital Media Producer

CropX and Talgil join forces to improve irrigation management processes, helping farmers save time and...

Extreme Climates Reducing Crop Yields

March 16, 2023
Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak - Seed World Digital Media Producer

Climate change is reducing crop yields in extreme climates. Learn how farmers are adapting to...

Drought Resistance In Crops Enhanced By Blocking A Gene That Inhibits Root Growth

March 9, 2023
Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak - Seed World Digital Media Producer

Scientists have discovered a gene that inhibits root growth in crops, and blocking it could...

Carlsberg Group Plans Expanded Regenerative Barley Usage Across Brands in the UK, Finland and France

March 7, 2023
Michelle Clarke

Carlsberg Group plans to expand regenerative barley usage across UK, Finland, and France, reducing carbon...

Crop Protection Myths Debunked Continued

February 27, 2023
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director

Debunking common myths about crop protection: learn the facts about crop protection and how it...

Crop Protection Myths Debunked

February 24, 2023
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director

Debunking common myths about crop protection: learn the facts about pesticides, herbicides, and other crop...

You are Myth Taken: GMOs

February 22, 2023
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director

GMOs have been demonized, but are they really as bad as people think? Learn the...

The Results Are In: Gene Edited Wheat Field Trial Delivers

February 14, 2023
Seed World Europe

Results from a gene-edited wheat field trial show promise for improved yields and disease resistance....

Core Set of Genes Could be Key to Combat Wheat Pathogen

February 9, 2023
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Scientists have identified a core set of genes that could be used to combat wheat...

Solynta Signs Agreement to Develop True Potato Seeds for Kenya

February 6, 2023
Seed World Europe

Solynta signs agreement to develop true potato seeds for Kenya, providing farmers with improved yields...

Innovative Crop Breeding Method Puts Higher Grain Yields Within Reach

January 24, 2023
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Learn how a new crop breeding method is helping farmers increase grain yields. Discover the...

China Makes Unprecedented Decision, Approves Eight New GM Crops

January 20, 2023
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

China approves 8 new GM crops, a historic move that could revolutionize the global food...

Is Exotic Wheat DNA the Secret to Breeding ‘Climate-Proof’ Crops?

January 17, 2023
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Breed climate-proof crops with exotic wheat DNA! Learn how scientists are using genetic engineering to...

The Future of the Purple GM Tomato Lies with Consumers

January 13, 2023
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

The Purple GM Tomato is a new, genetically modified food. Learn how consumer demand will...

New Syngenta ToBRFV Information Center Offers Helpful Tips for Growers

January 12, 2023
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Growers can get helpful tips from the new Syngenta TOBRFV Information Center. Learn more about...

True Potato Seeds, Production Updates and More: 5 Articles on Potatoes

December 30, 2022
Seed World Europe

Potato production is on the rise! Get the latest updates on potato seeds, production, and...

Scientific Misinformation on GMOs is Still at Large

November 28, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

GMOs have been subject to much misinformation, but this article looks at the facts and...

How to Optimize Crop Protection and Maintain Yields

November 16, 2022
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director

Maximize crop yields with effective protection strategies. Learn how to optimize crop protection and maintain...

Aims of The Joint Research Project PILTON

November 8, 2022
Ulrike Amoruso-Eickhorn - Deputy Managing Director at the Federal Association of German Plant Breeders

This joint research project aims to develop new technologies to improve the sustainability of Pilton,...

PILTON: For Fast-Track Breeding, The Way Must Be Paved

November 8, 2022
Ulrike Amoruso-Eickhorn - Deputy Managing Director at the Federal Association of German Plant Breeders

Breeders in Pilton, UK are paving the way for fast-track breeding with new techniques and...

Research Team Presents Circadian Clock Insights that Could be Key to Increased Wheat Yield

November 4, 2022
Seed World Europe

Research team presents new insights into the circadian clock of wheat that could lead to...

HM.CLAUSE Launches First ToBRFV Resistant Tomato Varieties

October 25, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

HM Clause launches first ToBRFV-resistant tomato varieties: new varieties offer improved resistance to Tomato Brown...

Opportunities and Challenges in Store for Tomatoes

October 19, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Opportunities abound for tomato growers to increase yields and reduce costs. Learn about the challenges...

Are Drought-Tolerant Turf Varieties Enough to Beat the Heat?

October 7, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Drought-tolerant turf varieties are becoming increasingly popular. Learn how they can help you beat the...

Drought and Ukraine Invasion Bring Extreme Losses for European Potato Market

October 3, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Ukraine's invasion and drought have caused extreme losses in the European potato market. Learn how...

Farmers Face the Perfect Storm as Drought Hits

September 23, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Farmers in Europe face a perfect storm of drought, heat, and pests. Learn how they...

Researchers Celebrate Milestone Decision for Purple GM Tomatoes

September 13, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Researchers celebrate milestone decision to approve purple GM tomatoes for sale in Europe. First of...

Drought Drops European Potato Crop by 7 to 11 Percent

September 12, 2022
Seed World Europe

Europe's potato crop has dropped 7-11% due to drought, impacting farmers and consumers. Learn more...