Crop Breeding Archives

Hutton to Participate in European Research on Integrated Pest Management

July 6, 2020
Seed World Europe

Hutton to join European research project on Integrated Pest Management. Learn how this research will...

Study Reveals DNA Secrets of 100 Tomato Types

June 29, 2020
Seed World Europe

A new study reveals the genetic secrets of 100 different types of tomatoes. Learn more...

Vegetable Growers Looking to Accelerate Switch to Mechanical Harvesting Due to Coronavirus Crisis

June 23, 2020
Seed World Europe

Vegetable growers are accelerating their switch to mechanical harvesting due to the Coronavirus crisis. Learn...

Coffee, Cocoa and Vanilla: An Opportunity For More Trees in Tropical Agricultural Landscapes

June 23, 2020
Seed World Europe

Learn how coffee, cocoa, and vanilla can help restore tropical agricultural landscapes and create more...

Improved Heat-Resistant Wheat Varieties Are Identified

June 16, 2020
Seed World Europe

Improved heat-resistant wheat varieties identified: new research reveals wheat varieties that can withstand higher temperatures,...

Crop Pathogens ‘Remarkably Adaptable’

June 12, 2020
Seed World Europe

Pathogens are rapidly adapting to new crops, threatening global food security. Learn how to protect...

Genetic Discovery Sheds Light on Sodium Tolerance in Barley Crops

May 25, 2020
Seed World Europe

Researchers have discovered a gene that helps barley crops tolerate high levels of sodium, providing...

Scientists Breed Designer Wheat for Whisky Distillers

May 25, 2020
Seed World Europe

Scientists create new designer wheat to improve whisky flavor. Perfect for distillers looking for a...

Scientists Take a Step Closer to Heat-Tolerant Wheat

May 5, 2020
Seed World Europe

Scientists develop heat-tolerant wheat, bringing hope for global food security. New research could help farmers...

Harvesting Combine Data To Tackle Field-Edge Yield Declines

May 5, 2020
Seed World Europe

Harvest data from combines to identify and address field edge yield declines. Learn how to...

Wheat Success for Early Career Researcher

May 1, 2020
Seed World Europe

Early career researcher's success in wheat research: new findings on wheat genetics, breeding, and disease...

Longevity Gene Discovered in Plants

April 30, 2020
Seed World Europe

Scientists discover gene that increases plant longevity by up to 50%. Learn how this breakthrough...

The Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) Grants Protection for the Summer Prim Lemon

April 21, 2020
Seed World Europe

The CPVO grants protection for the Summer Prim Lemon variety. Learn more about the benefits...

PC2: The Future of Bentgrass

April 6, 2020
Seed World Europe

PC2 is the newest bentgrass variety that offers superior performance and disease resistance. Learn more...

Euroseeds Welcomes the Publication of the Roadmap for the Farm to Fork strategy

April 3, 2020
Seed World Europe

Euroseeds welcomes the publication of the EU's Farm to Fork Strategy roadmap, which outlines a...

In 20 Years, What Will the Cucumber Look Like?

March 6, 2020
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director

In 20 years, cucumbers may look different due to climate change. Learn how climate change...

Building a More Resilient Cucumber

February 24, 2020
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director

Learn how to build a more resilient cucumber crop with these tips from experienced European...

Scientists Release Most Complete Genetic Map of Spanish Peppers

February 19, 2020
Seed World Europe

Scientists uncover the most complete genetic map of Spanish peppers, revealing new insights into their...

The Cucumber: Not So Simple

February 14, 2020
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director

This article explores the history and health benefits of cucumbers. Learn how this simple vegetable...

Counseil D’Etat: Certain Organisms Obtained by Mutagenesis Must Comply with GMO Regulations

February 10, 2020
Seed World Europe

The French Conseil d'Etat has ruled that certain organisms obtained by mutagenesis must comply with...

New Model Shows How Crop Rotation Helps Combat Plant Pests

January 21, 2020
Seed World Europe

Crop rotation can help fight plant pests, according to a new model. Learn how this...

Solynta Granted U.S. Patent for Hybrid True Potato Seed Development

January 13, 2020
Seed World Europe

Solynta has been granted a U.S. patent for its hybrid true potato seed development technology....

USask Global Institute for Food Security Researchers Help Crack Canola Genome

January 10, 2020
Seed World Staff

USask researchers help crack the canola genome, unlocking potential for improved yields and disease resistance....

Global Institute for Food Security Researchers Help Crack Canola Genome

January 10, 2020
Seed World Europe

Researchers at Global Institute for Food Security crack the canola genome, unlocking potential for improved...

Cultivation of Protected Tomato Plants Farm Convicted in the Province of Ragusa

January 6, 2020
Seed World Europe

Farm in Ragusa, Italy convicted for illegally cultivating protected tomato plants. Learn more about the...

Plant Researchers Examine Bread Aroma: Modern and Old Wheat Varieties Taste Equally Good

December 20, 2019
Seed World Europe

Plant researchers compare the aroma and taste of modern and old wheat varieties. Results show...

Invest in Pollinator Monitoring for Long-Term Gain

December 19, 2019
Seed World Europe

Monitoring pollinators is essential for long-term success. Learn why investing in pollinator monitoring is beneficial...

Sorghum Study Illuminates Relationship Between Humans, Crops and the Environment in Domestication

December 18, 2019
Seed World Europe

This study reveals the relationship between humans, crops, and the environment in the domestication of...

International Research Team Finds Genes Conferring Resistance to Multiple Leaf Rust in Barley

December 17, 2019
Seed World Europe

International research team discovers genes that provide resistance to multiple leaf rusts in barley. Unlocking...

Field Trials of High Iron Wheat Reap Promising First Harvest Results

December 9, 2019
Seed World Europe

Field trials of high-iron wheat have yielded promising results in the first harvest. Learn more...

Rothamsted Adds a Major Update to CROPROTECT

December 4, 2019
Seed World Europe

Rothamsted Research adds CroProtect, a new tool to help farmers protect their crops from pests...

EU Regulations Obstruct Biological Crop Protection

December 3, 2019
Seed World Europe

EU regulations are hindering the use of biological crop protection methods. Learn how to navigate...

Agriculture of the Future: Neural Networks Have Learned To Predict Plant Growth

November 19, 2019
Seed World Europe

Neural networks are revolutionizing agriculture by predicting plant growth with unprecedented accuracy. Learn how this...

Revitalising Old Varieties: Breweries Provide Their Take On Barley Breeding

November 11, 2019
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director

Breweries are reviving old barley varieties to create unique beers. Learn how they are using...

Barley Breeding Update

November 8, 2019
Treena Hein – Seed World Contributor

Breeders in Europe are making progress in developing new barley varieties that are more resistant...

KeyGene Delivers First-Ever Fully Phased Red Raspberry Genome

November 5, 2019
Seed World Europe

KeyGene delivers the world's first fully phased red raspberry genome, unlocking the potential for improved...

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