Plants can tune into the sound of water to direct their roots towards it, or release toxins to make themselves less palatable ...

Rice is among the most commonly eaten foods around the world, being an integral part of the daily diet for billions of people ...

Todd Alvis became “obsessed” with the genetics of hibiscuses in 2012 while recovering from rotator cuff surgery after his ...

Todd Alvis became “obsessed” with the genetics of hibiscuses in 2012 while recovering from rotator cuff surgery after his ...

Advanced breeding tools and data-driven insights are helping farmers get more yield, consistency and value from every acre.

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An expert explains how to choose the sexiest cultivated varieties of native plants that will also deliver the best ecological ...

A genetic master map of ancient grasses could be the key to future-proofing global food supplies, according to a new study ...

New genomic research traces coffee wilt disease’s outbreaks, showing gene swapping among Fusarium fungi and risks for African ...

The field of crop improvement is experiencing a profound transformation with the advent of Rapid Generation Advancement (RGA) and speed breeding approaches, ...

The field of plant-microbiome interactions is emerging as a pivotal area in understanding how plants adapt to the accelerating challenges posed by climate ...

A breakthrough in genetics reveals how spines first appeared, changing what we know about the evolution of complex species.