Agriculture

This wild ancestor could lead to tomatoes that taste better, are more nutritious, and more resilient

Recently published research brings scientists closer to unlocking the entire gene set—or pan genomes—of wheat and barley

Researchers show that current platforms used by breeders do not provide the resolution needed to distinguish between haplotypes, potentially leading to inaccurate breeding decisions

Victoria blight is caused by the fungus Cochliobolus victoriae, which produces the Victorin toxin, but until now no one has uncovered the genes and mechanisms involved

The lack of public information on such crops could decrease trust and confidence as they begin to enter the marketplace and become more commonplace, scientists say

Researchers find 13 natural and semi-synthetic glucosinolate derivatives are efficient fungicides alone or when used in combination against many fungal pathogens

The research also reveals that UK consumers highly value food production that adheres to food safety standards set by the EU as well as UK produced food

NIST researchers are advancing efforts to measure glyphosate and AMPA accurately in the oat-based food products where they frequently appear

New research shows that some crops are adapted to a pre-industrial environment and cannot distribute their resources effectively to take advantage of extra CO₂

New research shows that water quality and deficit irrigation schemes each have significant effects on crop development, yield, and water productivity