Three GRDC-backed research projects aim to develop more resilient, high-performing canola varieties as global demand for food oils, feed and biofuels continues to rise Australia is accelerating ...

Plant survival and yield under water deficit hinge on a suite of genetic and physiological adaptations. At the genetic level, diversity in promoter regions, copy number variation and allelic ...

AMES, Iowa – Understanding how both environmental conditions and genetic makeup affect crops is essential to developing varieties that are more resilient and productive. But the intricate interplay ...

The Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK) is a German research institution focused on plant science, particularly in the areas of genetics, genomics, and crop improvement.

The HortGenome Search Engine (HSE) introduces a groundbreaking tool that transforms the exploration of horticultural crops' genetics. Enabling swift access and analysis of data from over 500 plant ...

A recent study has identified CaSLR1, a gene in pepper plants, as a key regulator of stem strength by controlling cell wall development. This discovery offers significant potential for agriculture, ...

Learn about how crop yield is defined and measured, its significance, how technology enhances yield efficiency, and get ...

A new genetic map of the arabica coffee plant, coffea arabica, could help breeders develop to more climate-proof brews. Coffee is the second most consumed beverage on earth with over 2 billion cups ...

The interplay between the genetic makeup of crops and the conditions in which they grow is difficult to untangle. A research team aims to help breeders analyze the interactions to make crops more ...