Lab Provides Potato Education, Produces Healthier Tubersby MaryBeth DiDonnaThe Seed Potato Germplasm Program at the University of Idaho works closely with the seed potato industry to produce better potatoes
Researchers Solve Crucial Cold-Induced Sweetening Problem in Potato Productionby American Society of Plant Biologists
NewsRed Nets Signal “Stop” to Insect Pests, Reduce Need for Insecticidesby University of TokyoChanging the color of commonly used agricultural nets lessens insect damage to crops
NewsElectronic "Soil" Enhances Crop Growthby Linköping UniversityScientists develop a bioelectronic growth scaffold that improves crop seedling growth
NewsNew Insights into Engineering Climate Smart Crops for the Futureby University of EssexScientists have made progress in understanding why certain crops are better at generating more yield than others
NewsScience Misinformation on GMOs Reaches Quarter of a Billion Peopleby Boyce Thompson InstituteOne-fifth of the GMO media coverage in Africa contains misinformation
NewsDams Could Play a Big Role in Feeding the World More Sustainablyby Stanford UniversityNew study quantifies how much water storage is required to maximize crop irrigation
NewsThe Power of Compost—Making Waste a Climate Championby University of QueenslandA precision compost strategy could improve crop yield and help mitigate climate change
NewsResearchers Propose New Framework for Regulating Engineered Cropsby North Carolina State UniversityCurrent approaches for triggering safety testing vary and lack scientific merit
NewsThe Importance of Underutilized Crops for Future Food and Nutrition Securityby WileyReview shows that extensive genome sequencing is the best way to move from discussions to breeding of varieties
NewsUS Corn and Soybean Maladapted to Climate Variations, Study Showsby University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental SciencesThe focus on developing crops for extreme conditions has negatively affected performance under normal weather patterns
NewsSalmonella Contamination via Strawberry Roots Not a Dietary Risk Factorby University of CórdobaResearchers based in Spain investigate whether this pathogen can penetrate through the roots of strawberry plants and reach the fruit