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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...

Tom Warkentin Hopes to See More Incentive for Breeding Innovation

March 7, 2019
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

Tom Warkentin is advocating for more incentives to encourage innovation in breeding. He believes this...

Unraveling Of 58-Year-Old Corn Gene Mystery May Have Plant-Breeding Implications

January 24, 2019
Seed World Europe

Uncovering the 58-year-old mystery of a corn gene could lead to new plant breeding techniques....

Arbor Biosciences and the IWGSC Partner on Wheat Exome

January 17, 2019
Seed World Europe

Arbor Biosciences and the IWGSC partner to advance wheat research and breeding. Leveraging Arbor's exome...

Space-Inspired Speed Breeding for Crop Improvement

November 21, 2018
Seed World Canada

Speed breeding technology inspired by space exploration is revolutionizing crop improvement, allowing for faster, more...

How Plant Breeding Technologies Could Make Fruits and Vegetables More Exciting to Eat

July 25, 2018
Seed World Europe

Learn how plant breeding technologies can make fruits and vegetables more exciting to eat. Discover...

Gene Editing Approach Aims for Broad Disease Resistance in Staple Food Crops

July 9, 2018
Seed World Europe

A new gene-editing approach could help make staple food crops more resistant to disease. Learn...

Genetic Control of Wheat Grain Size Under the Microscope

June 14, 2018
Seed World Europe

Learn how scientists are using genetic control to manipulate wheat grain size with the help...

ISF Priorities: Digging into Plant Breeding Innovation, Seed Trade and Seed Choice

June 4, 2018
Julie Deering - Seed World Contributor

Learn about the International Seed Federation's priorities for plant breeding innovation, seed trade, and seed...

Monsanto Canada to Launch First Biotech Canola Trait Since 1996

May 15, 2018
Seed World Europe

Monsanto Canada launches first biotech canola trait since 1996, providing farmers with improved weed control...

Chinese Scientists Generate a High-Quality Wheat A Genome Sequence

May 14, 2018
Seed World Europe

Chinese scientists have successfully generated a high-quality wheat genome sequence, providing a valuable resource for...

US Researchers Develop First Gene Drive Targeting Worldwide Crop Pest

April 19, 2018
Seed World Europe

US researchers create first gene drive to combat crop pests worldwide. New technology could revolutionize...

Secretary Perdue Issues USDA Statement on Plant Breeding Innovation

April 2, 2018
Seed World Europe

USDA Secretary Perdue announces new initiatives to support plant breeding innovation, helping farmers increase yields...

The Circadian Clock Controls the Cell Cycle and Tumour Growth in Plants

March 28, 2018
Seed World Europe

Discover how the circadian clock controls cell cycle and tumour growth in plants. Learn how...

DNA Scissors Can Cut RNA, Too

March 21, 2018
Seed World Europe

DNA scissors can cut RNA: Scientists have developed a new tool to edit RNA, a...

Bayer and MS Technologies Receive Approval for FG72 x LL55 Soybean Technology in European Union

January 18, 2018
Seed World Europe

Bayer's MS Technologies receive approval for FG72 X LL55 soybean technology in the European Union....

UGA to Lead NSF Project to Rapidly Sequence Corn Pangenome

January 12, 2018
Seed World Europe

UGA researchers lead NSF project to rapidly sequence corn pangenome, unlocking genetic diversity to improve...

Looking at the Future of Wheat

January 4, 2018
Seed World Europe

Growers in Europe are looking to the future of wheat production, exploring new varieties and...

GM Crops Take the Line of Least Resistance in Their Global Spread

December 8, 2017
Seed World Europe

GM crops take the path of least resistance in global spread: learn how they are...

Putting Plant Breeding Innovation at the Heart of a Sustainable EU Agri-Food Policy

November 28, 2017
Seed World Europe

Learn how plant breeding innovation can help create a sustainable EU agri-food policy. This article...

All-In-One Repair Kit Makes CRISPR Gene Editing More Precise

November 27, 2017
Seed World Europe

This article discusses a new repair kit that makes CRISPR gene editing more precise. Learn...

Risk Perception of Genome Editing: Reservations and a Demand for Information

November 17, 2017
Seed World Europe

Risk perception of genome editing is high, but information is needed to understand the potential...

A Closer Look at Sweet Pepper Breeding and Its Challenges

November 3, 2017
Treena Hein – Seed World Contributor

Breeding sweet peppers is a complex process. Learn about the challenges and techniques used to...

Guaranteeing a High Quality of Treated Seeds

November 2, 2017
Amalia Kafka Kafka - Technical Manager Sustainable Seed Technologies at Euroseeds

High quality treated seeds are essential for successful crop production. Learn how to guarantee the...

Why do I Need to Test For This? How the CPVO solved the Controversy Over Mandatory Disease Resistance Testing

November 1, 2017
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director

Learn how the CPVO solved the controversy surrounding mandatory disease resistance testing in Europe. Find...

International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture in Kigali

October 16, 2017
Seed World Europe

International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture signed in Kigali, Rwanda. Protecting...