As shifting rain patterns and rising heat challenge farmers, Cornell’s Prof. Margaret Smith underscores that sustaining ...

Developing high-yielding, nutritious and climate-resilient crops is vital to safeguard the future of global food production.

New techniques developed at UC Davis could allow breeding of plants with one genetic parent, dramatically speeding up breeding of new crop varieties. (Getty Images) Scientists are a step closer to ...

The use of various mutagens to generate genetic variation in crop plants has a history almost as long as that of conventional breeding. Induction of variability by irradiation of barley seeds with ...

After decades of recording detailed information about different varieties of crops, their traits and the DNA sequences they ...

A new way of growing plants could be used to feed the world's exploding population. The method, dubbed "speed breeding," can grow crops several times faster than other breeding methods. "Speed ...

The rainy season is kicking off with enough moisture to ease some Californians’ water worries, but the long-term outlook for agriculture remains one that calls upon farmers to maximize “crop per drop.

Researchers are one step closer to understanding how some plants survive without nitrogen. Their work could eventually reduce ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Some years ago, NASA bred wheat in space with the goal of providing ...

Resistance breeding is an important strategy for reducing crop losses caused by disease. The innate immune system allows plants to recognize their pathogens, often providing strong levels of ...

Dublin, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Plant Breeding and CRISPR Plants - Company Evaluation Report, 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Plant Breeding and ...