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Seed World

July 30, 2026

Cornell plant breeder Mark Sorrells reflects on wheat breeding, mentorship and a changing world.
U.S.

Reflecting on a Lifetime in Wheat Breeding

As Cornell plant breeder Mark Sorrells prepares to retire, he reflects on the students, collaborations...
Canada

The Seed Sector Doesn’t Need More Ideas. It Needs Fewer Friction Points

Sometimes the biggest innovation is simply making the system less complicated...
U.S.

The Weight of Trust in Seed Testing

Seed testing is more than laboratory equipment and reports. Heidi Larson of SGS Crop Science...
Woman hand showing damaged potato leaves. Phytophthora infestans Late blight of potato. A dangerous disease is destroying the potato crop in summer.
Europe

UK Approves First Precision-Bred Potato for Market

The UK has approved its first precision-bred potato, moving PiperPlus closer to market. The disease-resistant...
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