Crop Breeding - Page 9 of 15

Barley Breeding Update

November 8, 2019
Treena Hein – Seed World Contributor

Breeders in Europe are making progress in developing new barley varieties that are more resistant...

KeyGene Delivers First-Ever Fully Phased Red Raspberry Genome

November 5, 2019
Seed World Europe

KeyGene delivers the world's first fully phased red raspberry genome, unlocking the potential for improved...

Research into the Combination of Geothermal Heat, Lettuce Cultivation and Fish Farming Started

October 30, 2019
Seed World Europe

Research into combining geothermal heat, lettuce cultivation, and fish farming has begun. Learn how this...

Kansas State University Partners with New Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Crop Improvement

October 18, 2019
Compiled by Staff

Kansas State Univ. partners with new Feed the Future Innovation Lab to improve crop yields...

Festulolium: The Best of Both Worlds

October 8, 2019
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director

Festulolium is a new grass species that combines the best of both ryegrass and fescue....

Discovery of Sorghum Gene That Controls Bird Feeding Could Help Protect Crops

September 27, 2019
Seed World Europe

Researchers have discovered a gene in sorghum that controls bird feeding, which could help protect...

A Rich History

September 24, 2019
Laura Handke – Seed World Contributor

Discover the history of the US economy and how it has evolved over time. Learn...

First Pea Genome to Help Improve Crops of the Future

September 9, 2019
Compiled by Staff

Unlock the secrets of the pea! Scientists have sequenced the first pea genome, paving the...

Philippines Among Top Biotech Crop Adopters in Asia-Pacific, 2018 ISAAA Report Reveals

September 5, 2019
Seed World Europe

The Philippines is one of the top adopters of biotech crops in the Asia-Pacific region,...

Aiming to Improve Nutrition With ‘Orange Corn,’ NutraMaize Receives More Than $1 Million in Funding

September 4, 2019
Compiled by Staff

Nutramaize, a company aiming to improve nutrition with orange corn, has received more than $1...

Innovative ‘Convertible Cover’ is Open for Protected Apple Cultivation

August 27, 2019
Seed World Europe

This article covers the innovative convertible cover that is now available for protected apple cultivation....

Scientists Successfully Innoculate, Grow Crops in Salt-Damaged Soil

August 22, 2019
Compiled by Staff

Scientists have developed a new method to grow crops in salt-damaged soil, providing hope for...

Texas A&M AgriLife Sorghum Breeding Program Finds New West Texas Home

August 22, 2019
Compiled by Staff

Texas A&M AgriLife's sorghum breeding program has found a new home in West Texas, providing...

2020 Syngenta Crop Challenge in Analytics Focuses on Accelerating Innovation in Corn Hybrid Development

August 16, 2019
Compiled by Staff

2020 Syngenta Crop Challenge in Analytics focuses on accelerating innovation in corn hybrid development. Teams...

Innovative Surveillance Technique Gives Vital Time Needed to Track a Cereal Killer

August 16, 2019
Seed World Europe

A new surveillance technique is giving police the time they need to track a cereal...

Clemson Researchers Working To Develop Drought-Tolerant Soybeans

August 5, 2019
Compiled by Staff

Clemson researchers are developing drought-tolerant soybeans to help farmers increase yields and reduce water use....

KeyGene Scientists First to Discover ‘Non-Susceptible’ Sweet Pepper Plants

July 25, 2019
Seed World Europe

Scientists at KeyGene discover sweet pepper plants that are resistant to disease, offering a potential...

Yield-Boosting Stay-Green Gene Identified from 118-Year-Old Experiment in Corn

July 24, 2019
Seed World Europe

118-year-old experiment yields gene that boosts corn yield. Scientists identify gene that helps corn stay...

By Land and Air, Students to Detect Crop Diseases With Tech

July 22, 2019
Compiled by Staff

Students use tech to detect crop diseases from the air and land. Learn how they're...

Wanted: Cabbage Stem Flea Beetles

July 9, 2019
Seed World Europe

Organic farmers: combat cabbage stem flea beetles with natural methods. Learn how to protect your...

Snack Peppers Find Acceptance With Reduced Seed Count

June 26, 2019
Seed World Europe

Tasty snack peppers with fewer seeds are gaining popularity in Europe. Learn how this new...

Wheat Myth Debunked

June 25, 2019
Seed World Europe

Wheat is often thought of as unhealthy, but new research shows that it can be...

Scientists Discover Gene that Could Help Grow Crops Faster

June 12, 2019
Seed World Europe

Scientists discover gene that could help crops grow faster, leading to higher yields and better...

Scientists Stack Algorithms to Improve Predictions of Yield-Boosting Crop Traits

June 4, 2019
Compiled by Staff

Scientists use advanced algorithms to predict yield-boosting crop traits, improving accuracy and efficiency of crop...

Images from Space Could Help Farmers Grow Better Wheat Varieties

May 31, 2019
Compiled by Staff

Images from space can help farmers identify the best wheat varieties for their land. Learn...

Heightened Brown Rust Levels Affecting Scottish Barley

May 30, 2019
Seed World Europe

Scottish barley crops are being affected by high levels of brown rust. Learn how farmers...

Benson Hill and RAPiD Genomics to Collaborate on Crop Improvement

May 16, 2019
Compiled by Staff

Rapid Genomics and Benson Hill join forces to develop new crop improvement technologies. Unlocking the...

Genomes Of 480 Wheat Varieties Reveal Evolution, Human Sociocultural History

May 16, 2019
Seed World Europe

Genomes of 480 wheat varieties reveal evolution & human sociocultural history. Study shows how wheat...

BTI Scientists Create New Genomic Resource For Improving Tomatoes

May 15, 2019
Seed World Europe

Scientists at BTI create new genomic resource to improve tomato quality, yield, and disease resistance....

New Research Accurately Predicts Australian Wheat Yield Months Before Harvest

May 14, 2019
Seed World Europe

Accurately predict wheat yields in Australia months before harvest with new research. Learn how to...

Mathematician Makes Nematode Control Breakthrough for Wheat Growers

May 10, 2019
Compiled by Staff

Mathematician discovers new method to control nematodes in wheat crops, providing farmers with a more...

How Fungi ‘Taste’ Wheat Could Hold Key In Crop Disease Fight

May 8, 2019
Seed World Europe

Fungi can taste wheat, and this could be the key to fighting crop diseases. Learn...

Wild Wheat Relatives, Dating 10,000 Years, Have Helped To Improve Today’s Varieties

May 6, 2019
Seed World Europe

Ancient wild wheat relatives dating back 10,000 years have helped to improve today's wheat varieties,...

Wild Barley Reveals Drought Tolerant Traits That Could Improve Elite Cultivars

May 3, 2019
Seed World Europe

Wild barley reveals drought-tolerant traits that could improve elite cultivars. Scientists uncover genetic basis of...

Kansas State University Researchers Find New Clues for Improving Wheat

May 2, 2019
Compiled by Staff

Kansas State Univ. researchers uncover new insights to improve wheat yields & quality. Learn how...