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Research into 'gene edited' crops continues to gather pace

Rothamsted Research is confirming a key breakthrough in developing a ‘gene edited’ barley, which can be specifically used for ...

Developing seed atlas uncovers active genes tied to crop resilience and nutrition

Seeds like wheat, rice, and corn are at the center of the global food supply and provide most of the daily calories consumed ...

Q&A: What can plant evolution teach people about breeding better crops?

Today (May 22) is United Nations International Day for Biological Diversity, drawing attention to a critical resource for ...
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Major breakthrough could transform the look, size and flavor of tomatoes and other fruits

Tomatoes and eggplants might soon look and taste very different, thanks to a major scientific breakthrough. A team of researchers from Johns Hopkins University has uncovered the genes that help decide ...
The Conversation

Wild genes in domestic species: how we can supercharge our crops using their distant relatives

Food security is shaping up as one of the biggest challenges we face globally. In some places, access to food has steadily deteriorated in recent years, due to wars, inflation and climate-driven ...
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Coffee crops are dying from a fungus with species-jumping genes – researchers are ‘resurrecting’ their genomes to understand how and why

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Lily Peck, University of California, Los Angeles (THE CONVERSATION) For anyone who ...
Beyond Pesticides

Government Report Pushes Genetically Engineered Crops, Despite Failure and Effective Alternatives

(Beyond Pesticides, May 31, 2024) Among the many promises that have been made by agribusiness to farmers and consumers, the glories of crops genetically engineered (GE) to resist pests stand out. GE ...