Traits - Seed World

At PGDC This Week, all Eyes were on NBTs

February 29, 2024
Marc Zienkiewicz

In a brave new world dominated by technology, time-honoured breeding techniques are what still drive...

The Ins and Outs of Trait Stacking Compatibility

November 9, 2022
Alex Martin

Learn how to maximize your plant's potential with trait stacking and compatibility. Understand the basics...

When Traits Come Off Patent: Practicing Good Stewardship of SGNTs

October 31, 2022
Marc Zienkiewicz

Learn how to practice good stewardship of SGNTs when their patents come off. Understand the...

How do we Responsibly Introduce Seeds Containing Generic Novel Traits?

July 13, 2022
Marc Zienkiewicz

Learn how to responsibly introduce seeds containing generic novel traits into the Canadian agricultural system....

Cibus is Preparing to Commercialize a New Pod Shatter Reduction Trait

June 27, 2022
Seed World Canada

Cibus, a leader in plant breeding, is launching a new trait to reduce pod shatter...

Addressing Weed Control for the Future

June 13, 2022
Melissa Shipman

Learn how to address weed control in the future with this comprehensive guide. Get tips...

Diagram Connects Wheat Traits with Yield Potential

June 3, 2022
Ally Roden

Learn how to identify wheat traits that can help predict yield potential with this helpful...

New SCN Trait Deregulated for Defense Against the Billion Dollar Pest

March 16, 2022
Ally Roden

New trait deregulated to protect crops from billion dollar pest. Scientists develop new trait to...

Bayer to Offer Soybeans Containing the Enlist E3 Trait in Near Future

February 24, 2022
Alex Martin

Bayer announces plans to offer soybeans containing the Enlist E3 trait in the near future....

Stackable Traits Take the Spotlight

February 2, 2022
Alex Martin

Learn how stackable traits are becoming increasingly popular in the job market. Discover the benefits...

In Soybean, There’s a Trait for Every Trend

January 31, 2022
Melissa Shipman

Growers can now choose from a variety of soybean traits to meet their needs. Learn...

Forage Genetics First to Receive Patent Approval for Native Trait Resistance to Anthracnose Race 5 in Alfalfa

November 9, 2021
Seed World Canada

Forage Genetics International is the first to receive patent approval for native trait resistance to...

Genes for Carotenoid Traits in Kernels Provide a Roadmap for More Nutritious Maize

May 14, 2021
Seed World Canada

Unlock the potential of maize nutrition with new research on carotenoid genes. Learn how these...

Newly Discovered Trait Helps Plants Grow Deeper Roots in Dry, Compacted Soils

February 3, 2021
Seed World Canada

New research reveals a trait that helps plants grow deeper roots in dry, compacted soils,...

How Sweet It Is

August 19, 2020
Treena Hein

Learn how to make delicious desserts with easy-to-follow recipes and tips from a professional pastry...

Research Hub Pilot Takes Off

January 9, 2020
Seed World Canada

Research Hub Pilot takes off: Learn about the new initiative to help Canadian researchers access...

Soybeans for Every Scenario

November 20, 2019
Barb Anderson

Soybeans are a versatile crop with many uses. Learn how to use them in different...

CRISPR-CAS9 Used To Modify Seed Morphology Traits In Wheat

January 11, 2019
Seed World Canada

Scientists have used CRISPR-Cas9 to modify seed morphology traits in wheat, leading to improved yields...

Spinach Vying to be King of the Leafy Greens

August 14, 2018
Joe Funk

Spinach is making a comeback as the king of leafy greens. Learn about the health...

Arcadia Biosciences’ Traits Increase Rice Yields By Double Digits

May 8, 2018
Compiled by Staff

Arcadia Biosciences develops traits to increase rice yields by double digits. Learn how their innovative...

Syngenta Breaks Ground on Trait Conversion Accelerator

April 4, 2018
Seed World Canada

Syngenta breaks ground on a new Trait Conversion Accelerator to help farmers increase crop yields...

Native Traits Corporation Enhances Profitability and Performance of Hybrid Corn

January 4, 2018
Compiled by Staff

Native Traits Corp. boosts profitability & performance with new hybrid corn. Learn how this new...

Yield10 Bioscience Grants Research License to Monsanto to Evaluate Two Novel Yield Traits in Soybean

December 13, 2017
Compiled by Staff

Yield10 licenses Monsanto yield traits for soybean research to improve crop yields. Learn how this...

Corn Genetics Research Exposes Mechanism Behind Traits Becoming Silent

November 27, 2017
Seed World Canada

Research reveals how corn genetics cause traits to become dormant. Learn how this affects corn...

Rebalancing Plant Hormones for a Stress-free State

October 12, 2017
Julie Deering

Rebalance plant hormones to reduce stress and improve growth. Learn how to optimize plant health...

Visualizing Gene-Trait Networks

October 6, 2017
Compiled by Staff

Explore how gene-trait networks can be visualized to better understand the genetic basis of complex...

Ioana Tudor (Syngenta) SAA Partnership, Resistance Management Traits, Seedcare Institutes Worldwide

September 22, 2017
Seed World Videos

Syngenta and IOANA Tudor partner to develop resistance management traits and Seedcare Institutes worldwide. Learn...

Breakthrough Wheat Quality Trait to be Commercialized

August 9, 2017
Seed World Canada

A Canadian company has commercialized a breakthrough wheat quality trait, improving the nutritional value of...

Dow AgroSciences, Arcadia BioSciences to Commercialize Wheat Quality Trait

August 8, 2017
Compiled by Staff

Dow AgroSciences introduces Arcadia wheat, a new variety with improved quality traits for farmers and...

Syngenta Licenses Enlist Event from Dow AgroSciences

August 8, 2017
Seed World Canada

Syngenta licenses Enlist Event herbicide-tolerant trait to Dow AgroSciences, providing farmers with a new weed...

Syngenta Invests in Premier Crop Systems’ Enhanced Learning Blocks

July 27, 2017
Compiled by Staff

Learn how to use Enhanced Learning Blocks to improve your business. Discover the benefits of...

Keeping Up with Alfalfa Advances: Part 1

May 30, 2017
Marc Zienkiewicz

Learn how to keep alfalfa healthy and productive with these tips. Part 1 of this...

The World is a Boll of Cotton

May 25, 2017
Frank Zaworski

Learn about the global cotton industry and its impact on the world economy. Find out...

Midge Tolerance Detected in Most SWS Spring Wheat: SeCan

April 6, 2017
Marc Zienkiewicz

Through recent advancements in marker technology, SeCan has just discovered that the majority of the...

Bejo and Rijk Zwaan Sign Vegetable Traits Licensing Deal

February 1, 2017
Compiled by Staff

Bejo & Rijk Zwaan sign vegetable traits licensing deal to provide farmers with improved varieties...

Syngenta Looks to Cloud-based Software to Accelerate Trait Discovery

January 6, 2017
Compiled by Staff

Syngenta is using cloud-based software to speed up the process of discovering new traits in...