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The European Union and the International Year of Plant Health 2020

May 4, 2020
Rosalinda Scalia

The European Union is supporting the International Year of Plant Health 2020 to protect crops...

Across Muir Éireann

February 21, 2020
Tim O’Donovan - Technical Director at Seedtech

Explore the beauty of Ireland with Muir Eireann! Discover the stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, and...

New Methods Promise to Speed Up Development of New Plant Varieties

December 17, 2019
Compiled by Staff

New methods promise to revolutionize plant breeding, speeding up the development of new varieties. Learn...

Announcing the Canadian Plant Breeding Innovation Scholarship Winners

December 3, 2019
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

Meet the 2019 Canadian Plant Breeding Innovation Scholarship winners! Learn about their research and how...

CRISPRy and Crunchy: CRISPR Advent Calendar Provides Info Bites To Explain Genome Editing Applications In Plants

December 3, 2019
Seed World Europe

Learn about the applications of genome editing in plants with this Crispr Advent Calendar! Get...

Sparking a Winter Wheat Revolution: Rob Graf Wins the Plant Breeding & Genetics Award

December 3, 2019
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

Rob Graf wins Plant Breeding & Genetics Award for sparking a winter wheat revolution. Learn...

A Barley Story: CDC Copeland Wins Seed of the Year

December 2, 2019
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

CDC Copeland barley wins Seed of the Year award! Learn about the Canadian barley variety...

Bridging the Gap: Breeding for Plant Proteins

December 2, 2019
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director

Learn how plant-based proteins are being bred to bridge the gap between animal and plant-based...

Saving EU’s Competitiveness: Why CRISPR is so Incredibly Necessary!

November 29, 2019
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director

Learn why CRISPR technology is essential for Europe to remain competitive in the global market....

A Science Charter for a Precautionary Europe

October 16, 2019
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

A European Science Charter to promote precautionary approaches to science and technology: learn how it...

Use of CRISPR-Cas9 Revealed OsCAF1 Influences Chloroplast Development in Rice

September 13, 2019
Seed World Europe

New research reveals how the OSCAF1 gene influences chloroplast development in rice, using the CRISPR-Cas9...

Seed of the Year — Past Winners

September 5, 2019
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

Discover the inspiring stories of past winners of the Seed of the Year award, a...

Seed of the Year — Judging Guidelines

August 20, 2019
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

Learn about the judging criteria for the 2019 Seed of the Year competition. Find out...

CPBI Innovation Scholarship Criteria

August 20, 2019
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

Apply for the CPBI Innovation Scholarship and get the chance to win up to $10,000...

Canadian Plant Breeding Innovation Awards

August 20, 2019
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

CPBI Awards recognize excellence in Canadian pension and benefits industry. Winners announced at 2019 CPBI...

Canadian Plant Breeding & Genetics Award

August 20, 2019
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

Canadian Plant Breeding & Genetics Award recognizes excellence in plant breeding & genetics research. Winner...

CRISPR-Cas9 Used in Mutagenesis of Soybean Seed Storage Protein Genes

August 9, 2019
Seed World Europe

Scientists use CRISPR-Cas9 to modify soybean seed storage protein genes, improving seed quality and yield....

Plant Breeding Innovation Can Help Solve Global Challenges

August 9, 2019
Seed World Europe

Plant breeding innovation can help solve global challenges like food insecurity, climate change, and water...

Argentina Successfully Develops Boll Weevil-Resistant Cotton

August 2, 2019
Seed World Europe

Argentina has developed a new cotton variety that is resistant to boll weevil infestations. Learn...

European Scientists Join Forces to Enable the Potential of Genome Editing

August 1, 2019
Seed World Europe

European scientists collaborate to unlock the potential of genome editing, exploring its applications in medicine,...

Armageddon – First British Bred Hybrid Super-Hot Chilli

July 31, 2019
Seed World Europe

Armageddon is the world's hottest chilli, bred in the UK. Learn about its unique characteristics...

Plant Probe Could Help Estimate Bee Exposure to Neonicotinoid Insecticides

July 26, 2019
Seed World Europe

This article explores a new plant probe that could help estimate bee exposure to neonicotinoid...

Can Palm Oil be Replaced?

July 25, 2019
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director

Palm oil is a major environmental issue, but can it be replaced? This article looks...

New Software Allows Plant Breeders to Select Best Traits

July 24, 2019
Compiled by Staff

New software helps plant breeders quickly identify the best traits for their crops. Get the...

UMD Releases Comprehensive Review of the Future of CRISPR Technology in Crops

July 16, 2019
Seed World Europe

UMD researchers review the potential of CRISPR technology in crop production, exploring its implications for...

New CRISPR/Cas9 Toolkits for Efficient Genome Editing in Rice

July 8, 2019
Seed World Europe

New toolkits for efficient genome editing in rice using CRISPR-Cas9 technology. Improve crop yields &...

Project On Durum Wheat To Improve Reference Collections

June 7, 2019
Seed World Europe

Project to improve durum wheat collections in Europe: new research to increase genetic diversity &...

Brazilian Biodiversity Leader and Benson Hill Expand Partnership to Advance Crop Breeding

June 5, 2019
Seed World Europe

Brazilian leader in biodiversity and Benson Hill partner to accelerate crop breeding. Leveraging AI and...

22 European Business Organisations ask the EU for Pro-Innovation Rules for Plant Breeding

April 24, 2019
Seed World Europe

22 European business organisations are calling on the EU to create pro-innovation rules for plant...

Creating Value For All, From Grower to Ginner and Beyond

April 10, 2019
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director

Growers, ginners, and other stakeholders in the cotton industry can benefit from improved collaboration and...

Brexit Concerns: Taking the Pulse at this Critical Juncture

April 8, 2019
Treena Hein – Seed World Contributor

Brexit is a critical issue for Europe. This article looks at the current state of...

Dealing with an Innovation Deficit

April 4, 2019
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director

Learn how to identify and address an innovation deficit in your organization. This article provides...

European Parliament Report Says EU Missing Out Great Opportunity

April 2, 2019
Seed World Europe

EU missing out on great opportunity to benefit from digital transformation, according to European Parliament...

With Nanotubes, Genetic Engineering in Plants Is Easy-Peasy

March 21, 2019
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

Learn how nanotubes are revolutionizing genetic engineering in plants, making it easier than ever before....

Natural Trails To Protect Corn

March 20, 2019
Seed World Europe

Explore the natural trails of Europe to protect corn! Learn how farmers are using natural...

Syngenta Scientists Discover One-Step Genome-Editing Technique That Accelerates Seed Breeding

March 13, 2019
Seed World Europe

Scientists at Syngenta discover a one-step genome editing technique that accelerates seed breeding, allowing for...