Crop Breeding - Page 4 of 14

Urban Crops Can Surpass Conventional Farming in Yields

August 25, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Urban farming yields more than conventional farming! Learn how to maximize yields with urban crops...

Bioengineering Enhanced Photosynthesis Elevates Yields in Food Crops

August 24, 2022
Seed World Europe

Bioengineers have made a breakthrough: for the first time ever, they've proven that bioengineering can...

Global Food Commodity Prices Decline in July, Yet Levels Remain High

August 18, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Global food prices declined in July, yet remain high. Prices of key commodities such as...

The Battle Against Ug99 Wheat Stem Rust

August 17, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Learn about the fight against Ug99 wheat stem rust, a devastating fungal disease that threatens...

Ben-Gurion University Plant Biologist Figuring Out How Wild Wheat Protects Itself From Insects

August 11, 2022
Seed World Europe

Ben Gurion University plant biologist studies how wild wheat defends itself from insects. Learn how...

Powdery Mildew Spreads Globally Through Migration and Trade

August 5, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Powdery mildew is spreading globally due to migration and trade. Learn how this fungus is...

New Next Gen Hybrid Varieties for Canola Hit the Market

August 5, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

New hybrid varieties of canola are now available, offering improved yields and disease resistance. Learn...

How Did Legumes and Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria Learn to Work Together?

August 3, 2022
Seed World Europe

Legumes and nitrogen-fixing bacteria have evolved a symbiotic relationship to benefit both species. Learn how...

International Wheat Trade in Times of War: Seven Questions and Answers

August 2, 2022
Seed World Europe

Learn about the impact of war on international wheat trade. Get answers to 7 key...

AgbioInvestor Launches New Tool for GM Crop Areas and Technology Approvals

July 28, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

AGBioInvestor launches new tool to help farmers navigate GM crop areas and technology approvals. Get...

Could Chickpeas Reduce Anxiety and Depression?

July 20, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Chickpeas may be a natural way to reduce anxiety and depression. Learn how this legume...

The Business of Private Potato Breeding in Canada

July 15, 2022
Robinson - Contributor

Learn how Canadian farmers are using private potato breeding to increase yields and profits. Discover...

Improvements are Around the Corner for Blight Resistant Potato

July 13, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Learn about the new developments in blight-resistant potatoes and how they can help farmers. Discover...

Global Wheat Production Can Be Doubled, Shows Study

July 11, 2022
Seed World Europe

Global wheat production can be doubled, according to a new study. Learn how this could...

No Sun, No Problem for Artificial Photosynthesis

July 8, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Learn how artificial photosynthesis is revolutionizing energy production, even in the absence of sunlight. Discover...

European Potato Acres Rise, Beating Expectations

June 28, 2022
Robinson - Contributor

European potato acreage rises, surpassing expectations. Growers in Europe have increased potato acreage by 3.5%,...

New Molecule ‘Ellarinacin’ Discovered

June 21, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Scientists discover new molecule, Ellarinacin, that could revolutionize cancer treatments. Learn more about this breakthrough!...

Are Diploid Varieties the Future of Potatoes?

June 14, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Diploid potatoes are becoming increasingly popular due to their higher yields and disease resistance. Learn...

3 Things You Didn’t Know About Cucumber

June 14, 2022
Seed World Europe

Learn 3 interesting facts about cucumbers: their history, health benefits, and uses in beauty products....

Enhanced Traits in UK-Bred Wheat in Near Future

June 1, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

UK-bred wheat with enhanced traits to improve yield, nutrition, and sustainability is on the horizon....

UAV Technology Works to Enhance Rice Selection and Breeding

May 31, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

UAVs are revolutionizing rice selection and breeding. Learn how this technology is helping farmers increase...

Oat Reference Genome: Insights Into a Uniquely Healthy Cereal Crop

May 24, 2022
Seed World Europe

Unlock the secrets of oat health benefits with the new oat reference genome. Learn how...

Researchers Develop a Potential Super Wheat For Salty Soils

May 20, 2022
Seed World Europe

Researchers develop potential super wheat to help farmers grow crops in salty soils. New wheat...

Pump it Up! Higher Protein Wheat in Reach

May 16, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Learn how to increase the protein content of wheat with a new breeding technique. Discover...

The Innovative Canadian Potato Industry

May 9, 2022
Robinson - Contributor

The Canadian potato industry is leading the way in innovation. Learn how they are revolutionizing...

Spinach Breeders Expand Possibilities with Cutting-Edge Technology

May 4, 2022
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director

Spinach breeders use cutting-edge technology to create new varieties with improved nutrition, flavor, and disease...

Creative Ideas Could Lead to Greater Genetic Diversity for Spinach

May 3, 2022
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director

Learn how creative ideas could lead to greater genetic diversity for spinach, and the potential...

Uncover the Perfect Angle for Better Crop Yields

April 27, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Discover how to maximize crop yields with the right angle of planting. Learn the best...

Sorghum Mutants Offer Solution for Food Insecurity

April 14, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Sorghum mutants offer a potential solution to global food insecurity. Scientists have identified new varieties...

Prospective Plantings Report Shows Soybean, Not Corn, New King Crop

April 4, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

US farmers plan to plant more soybeans than corn in 2022, according to the Prospective...

Researchers in Japan Reveal Tools to Enhance Rice Production

March 31, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Researchers in Japan reveal new tools to increase rice production yields. Learn how these tools...

Marrone Bio Expands Biological Seed Treatment Collaboration for Row Crops

March 25, 2022
Compiled by Staff

Marrone Bio expands collaboration to provide biological seed treatments for row crops. Improve crop yields...

Find Out What Makes a Game-Changing Variety

March 25, 2022
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

Discover the unique qualities of a game-changing variety of products that will revolutionize the industry....

Scientists Develop Bone-Stimulating Hormone in Lettuce

March 24, 2022
Ally Roden – Seed World Contributor

Scientists discover new hormone in lettuce that stimulates bone growth. A breakthrough in medical research...

High Prices Lead to Increase in Oilseed Rape Acreage Across Europe

March 22, 2022
Seed World Europe

European farmers are increasing oilseed rape acreage due to high prices, leading to a potential...

Rising Costs Equal Falling Acres

March 11, 2022
Robinson - Contributor

Rising costs of farming are forcing farmers to reduce acreage. Learn how this affects the...