Research proves the existence of dense populations of people up to 30,000 years ago

Discovery opens the way for breeding high-yielding hybrid wheats

Millions of years ago, one family of plants—the beets and their near and distant cousins—hit upon a brand new red pigment and discarded the red used by the rest of the plant world

Scientists from Singapore have mapped the complete genetic blueprint of durian, known in Asia as the 'king of fruits'

Rutgers scientists discover way to reduce animal feed and food production costs by increasing a key nutrient in corn

When it comes to agriculture and plant breeding, choosing the most competitive plants doesn't necessarily lead to the best yield

In a new study, scientists report significant strides in transferring disease- and stress-resistance traits from wild relatives of several legumes to their domesticated varieties

Scientists tip balance of plant metabolism to increase oil content in leaves with aim of making biofuels and related useful chemicals

Yams are a staple part of the Nigerian diet, with Nigeria accounting for around 70% of world yam production, but at current rates of consumption demand is beginning to outstrip supply

Pearl millet genome sequence provides a resource to improve agronomic traits in extreme environments