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Estoy dirigiendo una iniciativa de liderazgo organizacional en varias empresas utilizando la retroalimentación de 360 grados como punto de partida. Normalmente, la retroalimentación de 360 grados identifica debilidades o puntos […]

¡Bienvenidos a Buenos Aires!

Congreso de Semillas de las Américas 30 Sep al 2 Oct Desde el congreso mundial de Semillas hasta la conferencia anual de la Asociación de Agencias Oficiales de Certificación de […]

Equivalence of Ukrainian Seeds

The country is gaining equivalence of seeds for oil crops, sugar beets and soybeans. Ukraine has been a powerful contributor to the global and European agricultural market for several decades. […]

Research for Stronger Corn

New research uncovers the surprising role of COI1 proteins in maize, offering insights into how this staple crop balances growth and defense. Corn is one of the most globally significant […]

A New Way to Predict Corn Gene Expression

James Schnable, a plant breeding and genetics professor for the UN Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, is conducting research funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. His work focuses on using plant RNA or gene expression to predict differences between corn plants. This unique approach to evaluating corn hybrid performance in varying environmental conditions has the potential to streamline the development of not just corn, but other crop hybrids, drastically changing how hybrids are developed.

Predicting Corn Gene Expression, Part 2

Predicting the Future One of the team’s key findings was the correlation between when the plant starts grain filling and the amount of plant leaf surface. Under current conditions, the […]

Independents at a Real Crossroads

I recently caught up with Colin Steen, current president of the board for the Independent Professional Seed Association (IPSA) and CEO of Legacy Agripartners. It’s been a busy year, but the work is far from over as he heads into the final quarter of 2024.

Can Plant Prebiotics Help the Food Supply?

Plant pathogens cost hundreds of billions of dollars per year in lost food production. When thinking about the microbiome, most people immediately consider the trillions of microorganisms in the human body that aid in digestion, mental health and more. However, plants also harbor a complex world of microbes, both on and inside them. Emerging research shows that these plant-resident microbes play a critical role in plant health by helping their immune system distinguish between harmful and beneficial bacteria.