October 8, 2024

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Züchtung von Leguminosen für mehr Nachhaltigkeit

Am 23.10.2024 findet die Online-Karriere-Veranstaltung Meet & Breed wieder statt. Sei dabei!

University of Nottingham team receive funding to bring gene-edited cereals a step closer to farms

EU researchers and farmers call upon Members of Parliament to embrace innovations and advance regulation of new genomic techniques in new video

October 7, 2024

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Backqualität von Weizen neu denken - Mit modernsten Züchtungs- und Analysemethoden will ein neues Verbundprojekt neue Backweizensorten entwickeln (Bioökonomie.de)

Lior Carmeli, Breedx CEO: “Demand for new varieties of seedless peppers and specialty tomatoes increasing in Europe and the U.S. (Fresh Plaza)

October 4, 2024

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Unique building to grow precision plant research at the University of Queensland

Scientists unveil key genetic mechanism that improves drought tolerance in sorghum
Identificat un mecanisme genètic clau que millora la tolerància a la sequera en el sorgo
Identificado un mecanismo genético clave que mejora la tolerancia a la sequía en el sorgo

Students at Cornell University's Center for Research on Programmable Plant Systems (CROPPS) explore future of programmable plants

Texas A&M AgriLife Research leading effort to develop more high-quality, resilient tomatoes - Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center will produce advanced tomato breeding lines

Mutant maize with a ‘smart canopy’ evades the shade at high planting density (Nature)

Texas A&M’s hemp breeding program adds drought-resistant genetics to the national collection (The Austin Chronicle)

Collaboration between WUR and South Korea to advance climate-resilient agriculture through digital breeding and smart farming

Debate about ownership of gene-editing techniques; researchers suggest solutions
Discussie over eigendomsrecht rond gentechnieken; onderzoekers komen met oplossingen

Wild wheat: The key to food security in a warming world - Increased investment in researching the crop’s grassy cousins can yield a new generation of varieties that are not just climate-resilient, but also environmentally regenerative

October 3, 2024

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Pinay plant breeder develops new hope for kalabasa farmers (Manila Bulletin)

Harvest time: pumpkin and squash innovation at the University of New Hampshire, North America's longest-running breeding program (FreshPlaza)

Genome editing: a promising path toward more sustainable agriculture

October 1, 2024

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United Kingdom government commits to implementation of Precision Breeding Act - Move could lead to increased research and greater investment in new genetic technologies

New legislation to support precision breeding and boost Britain’s food security

Making soybeans smarter - University of Missouri plant geneticist Ron Mittler is finding ways to breed soybean crops that can handle heat, drought and water-logging stresses, improving yields under pressure

September 30, 2024

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Chinese scientist's life-long quest to revolutionize wheat breeding (Xinhua)

Breeding for an elite malting barley cultivar with acid soil tolerance (Nature)

September 27, 2024

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Plant breeders want unified global policy on genome-edited crops to boost food security (AgTechNavigator)

September 26, 2024

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Lantmännen participates in research initiative on plant-based proteins – collaboration with universities and industry for increased health and well-being

Yelloway, the initiative of Chiquita, KeyGene and MusaRadix, presents its first resistant banana plants: Yelloway One

Nitrogen use efficient rice shows promising field performance

UC Davis doctoral student Samjhana Khanal seeks resilient lettuce

Blocky peppers bred for all growers, climates, and demands

September 25, 2024

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Innovative integration of cutting-edge AI and genetic diversity in wheat breeding revolutionizes agricultural practices