Researchers report that artificial selection by crop breeders has constricted the pool of possibilities for North American corn varieties

Scienists combined different types of genetic association analyses to identify 14 genes across the genome that were involved in the synthesis of vitamin E

Scientistist have identified 1,398 transcription factors, proteins that regulate expression of certain genes in pineapple

Wild grapes contain a huge variety of yeasts that can inhibit grape molds, and offer an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides

Discovery could reduce food waste and improve trade

Examining the ancestors of the modern, North American cultivated potato has revealed a set of common genes and important genetic pathways that have helped spuds adapt over thousands of years

Wheat—the leading temperate climate crop—provides 20 percent of the total calories and proteins consumed worldwide

Methylmercury is a form of mercury that, in high enough amounts, can cause neurological and reproductive problems in adults, and developmental issues in infants and young children

In all, 13 grants totaling nearly $5.4 million are being awarded through the BRAG program

While the living mulch system has been around for a while, scientists at the University of Georgia are making it more efficient and sustainable