Plant Breeding Innovation

Norm Sissons is Helping Make Gene Editing a Practical Breeding Tool

April 23, 2024
Marc Zienkiewicz

When it comes to innovation in the area of biotechnology, few voices carry as much...

Kenny Piecharka and KWS are Unlocking the Potential of Hybrid Rye

March 28, 2024
Marc Zienkiewicz

In a recent interview, Kenny Piecharka, the newly appointed country manager for KWS, shared insights...

Euroseeds Raises Serious Concerns Over COMAGRI Vote on New Rules for Plant Reproductive Material

March 20, 2024
Compiled by Staff

The outcome of the European Parliament’s COMAGRI vote on the Commission’s proposal for new rules...

Rising to the Challenge: Gurcharn Singh Brar is Breeding Wheat Tailored to the North

March 7, 2024
Marc Zienkiewicz

In the world of wheat breeding, not everyone possesses the blend of passion, expertise, and...

An Evolutionary Mystery 125 Million Years in the Making

March 7, 2024
Compiled by Staff

Plant genomics has made significant strides since Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) assisted in sequencing...

WATCH NOW: Why a First-of-its-Kind Barley Research Program is a Big Deal

February 29, 2024
Marc Zienkiewicz

Big things are happening in barley research. In an interview this week with Gina Feist,...

Seed School was a Reminder of What Makes our Industry Tick

February 24, 2024
Lorne Hadley

PHOTO: Attendees of Seed School take a tour of 20/20 Seed Labs in Winnipeg. Helping...

A Collaborative Source for Plant Breeding Innovations

May 24, 2023
Marcel Bruins

Learn how plant breeding innovations are being developed collaboratively by researchers and farmers in Europe....

New Website Promotes Plant Breeding Innovation

October 12, 2022
Ally Roden

Discover how a new website is helping to promote plant breeding innovation in Europe. Learn...

Plant Breeders, Apply Now for the Seed of the Year Award!

August 30, 2022
Seed World Canada

Discover the winner of the 2022 Seed of the Year Award and learn about the...

Nominate a Breeder For the Canadian Plant Breeding & Genetics Award

August 30, 2022
Seed World Canada

The PBG Award is a prestigious award given to Canadian students who demonstrate excellence in...

Students! Apply Now for a CPBI Innovation Scholarship

August 30, 2022
Seed World Canada

Apply for the Innovation Scholarship and get the chance to win up to $10,000 to...

How the Genomics Space is Opening Up a World of Plant Breeding Possibilities: Join Us Live

February 18, 2022
Marc Zienkiewicz

Join us live to learn how genomics is revolutionizing plant breeding and unlocking new possibilities....

New Breeding Techniques Could Change Vegetable Breeding

February 7, 2022
Lisa Kopochinski

New breeding techniques could revolutionize vegetable breeding, allowing for faster, more efficient production of healthier,...

Rare Barley Mutation With Potential

September 6, 2021
Seed World Europe

A rare barley mutation has been discovered with potential to increase yields and improve drought...

Study of Structural Variants in Cacao Genomes Yields Clues About Plant Diversity

August 24, 2021
Seed World Europe

Uncovering the genetic diversity of cacao plants, a new study reveals insights into the structural...

Research Institutes Launch Innovative Collaboration to Combat Crop Disease

July 15, 2021
Seed World Europe

Research institutes join forces to develop new solutions to fight crop disease. Learn how this...

Japanese Researchers Develop New Gene-Editing Tool to Create Non-GM Crops

July 7, 2021
Seed World Europe

Japanese researchers have developed a new gene-editing tool to create non-GM crops, offering a safer...

Jeremy Boychyn: Taking Agronomy from Low to High Resolution

April 29, 2021
Marc Zienkiewicz

Jeremy Boychyn is revolutionizing agronomy with high-resolution data. Learn how his research is helping farmers...

How 3 Numbers and 2 Letters Changed the Canola Game

April 14, 2021
Marc Zienkiewicz

Learn how the introduction of the 3-4-5-2-1 Canola Quality Protocol revolutionized the Canadian canola industry....

Ask Questions, Pick up the Phone: Career Advice from 2 Bright Young Minds

April 7, 2021
Marc Zienkiewicz

2 young professionals share their career advice: ask questions, pick up the phone, and don't...

Rules for Communicating Science, According to Kevin Folta

March 30, 2021
Sonja Begemann

Learn how to communicate science effectively from Kevin Folta, a professor of horticultural sciences at...

Marla Roth’s 3 Ways to Solve a Problem

March 30, 2021
Marc Zienkiewicz

Marla Roth shares 3 strategies to help you solve any problem. Learn how to identify...

Van Ripley can see the Future of Canola Breeding

March 25, 2021
Marc Zienkiewicz

Van Ripley is a Canadian canola breeder who is revolutionizing the industry with his innovative...

Deus Mugabe wants to Bolster Food Security

March 25, 2021
Marc Zienkiewicz

Deus Mugabe, Zimbabwe's Minister of Agriculture, is working to improve food security in the country....

How This CPBI Scholarship Recipient is Helping Keep Canada No. 1 in Pulses

March 16, 2021
Marc Zienkiewicz

This article profiles a CPBI scholarship recipient who is helping Canada remain the world leader...

100% Focused on Canola

March 10, 2021
Marc Zienkiewicz

Learn about the Canadian government's plan to invest $100 million in the canola industry. Find...

Golden Achievement

March 10, 2021
Marc Zienkiewicz

Learn about the inspiring story of a Canadian athlete who achieved a gold medal in...

Announcing the Winners of the 2021 Canadian Plant Breeding Innovation Awards

February 9, 2021
Marc Zienkiewicz

Meet the 2021 Canadian Plant Breeding Innovation Award winners! Learn about their inspiring work and...

Time’s Running Out! Nominate Someone/Apply Now for a CPBI Award

October 26, 2020
Seed World Canada

Nominate someone for a CPBI award before time runs out! Apply now and recognize excellence...

Jodi Souter is Changing the Way the World Looks at Canadian Plant Breeding

August 17, 2020
Marc Zienkiewicz

Jodi Souter is revolutionizing Canadian plant breeding with her innovative research. Learn how she is...

The Canadian Plant Breeding Innovation Awards: Putting out the Call

August 14, 2020
Seed World Canada

The Canadian Plant Breeding Innovation Awards recognize the achievements of plant breeders and their contributions...

The Diversity Dynamics of Greenhouse Tomato Varieties

May 11, 2020
Marcel Bruins

Discover the diversity of greenhouse tomato varieties and how they can benefit your garden. Learn...

The European Union and the International Year of Plant Health 2020

May 4, 2020
Rosalinda Scalia

The European Union is supporting the International Year of Plant Health 2020 to protect crops...

Across Muir Éireann

February 21, 2020
Tim O’Donovan

Explore the beauty of Ireland with Muir Eireann! Discover the stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, and...