The traditional method of detecting diseases does not allow for the rapid identification of unknown pathogens during an outbreak

The pervasive myth that intensive breeding has made modern wheat cultivars weaker and more dependent on pesticides and fertilizers is debunked by a major new study

Pioneering new technology set to accelerate the global quest for crop improvement

Rice University toxicity study shows plant growth enhanced by—but only by—purified nanotubes

Technological breakthrough will help decode massive bread wheat genome, accelerate wheat breeding

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

Discovery opens the way for breeding high-yielding hybrid wheats

How sea wheatgrass could help bread wheat resist pests and disease

Study examines the impact of leaf wax on plant survival in harsh climates

Study is published in the July 7 issue of Science Magazine