Nature plants review explores the current state and future of CRISPR technology in crops, suggesting applications beyond gene editing

The extraordinary behavior is seen in many species of orchid

Discovery of a gene that helps rice plants grow in salty soil paves the way to developing salt-tolerant crops

Technique using plant's own DNA could produce crops that are more resistant to drought and disease

Research team hopes to apply the same strategy to increase grain production in related plants that are vital in the global food supply, such as rice, corn, and wheat

Cereals and many other important crops such as coffee, sugarcane, and soybean are impacted by these devastating pathogens

Researchers found that reducing the expression of GAUT4 in poplar and switchgrass led to a 70 percent reduction in pectin content and produced a 15 percent increase in sugar release

New research shows promise in improving crops with use of wild relatives

A promising technique that makes maize more productive even in droughts has now been unpacked and looks set to do the same for a range of other crops, including wheat and rice

How a fruit ripens has long been an important question for breeders