Research Archives

How AI Accelerates the Crop Breeding Cycle

March 25, 2026
Treena Hein – Seed World Contributor

AI-powered imaging and high-throughput phenotyping are changing how crop breeders collect and analyze field data....

Scientists Discover a New Plant Immune Complex in Wheat

March 25, 2026
Seed World Staff

Researchers discovered a new plant immune defense in wheat, where the WAI3 protein forms an...

UK Food System Under Pressure as Report Urges Shift to Sustainable Farming

March 24, 2026
Seed World Staff

A new Demos report, backed by McCain Foods, says sustainable farming could strengthen the UK...

Industry Leaders Back NAPB Borlaug Scholars — Now New Sponsors Are Invited for 2026

March 23, 2026
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

Supported by organizations like Bayer, the program connects top students with industry mentors — and...

Study Finds Crops Store Wastewater Drugs Mainly in Leaves

March 23, 2026
Seed World Staff

A Johns Hopkins study found that crops irrigated with treated wastewater, including tomatoes, carrots, and...

Seeds Don’t Just Grow in Sunlight Anymore

March 23, 2026
Aimee Nielson - Seed World U.S. Editor

Agrovoltaics is introducing a new growing environment where crops are produced under solar panels, shifting...

Why the 2026 NAPB Annual Meeting at Texas A&M is a Must-Attend

March 19, 2026
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

Attendees in College Station will explore AI-driven phenotyping, high-throughput data systems, and cutting-edge breeding programs...

Soil Microbes Help Suppress Crop Diseases, Global Study Finds

March 18, 2026
Seed World Staff

A global study has mapped plant pathogen hotspots and found that healthier, more diverse soils...

Study Finds No Clear Link Between GMOs and Health Risks

March 17, 2026
Seed World Staff

A new review of global health data and decades of scientific research found no consistent...

New Gene Discovery Could Help Breed Hardier, Higher-yielding Faba Beans

March 12, 2026
Seed World Staff

Faba bean, an ancient high-protein crop and sustainable European soy alternative, may soon become more...

Brazilian Scientists Develop AI Platform to Predict Asian Soybean Rust

March 12, 2026
Seed World Staff

Brazilian researchers created a cloud-based AI platform to predict Asian soybean rust risk by fusing...

Científicos Brasileños desarrollan una plataforma de IA para predecir la roya asiática de la soja

March 11, 2026
Seed World Staff

Científicos brasileños desarrollaron una plataforma en la nube con IA para predecir el riesgo de...

Advances in Genome Biology & Technology Agriculture Conference Discounted for Seed World Friends

March 10, 2026
Aimee Nielson - Seed World U.S. Editor

Seed World readers can receive $250 off registration for the AGBT Agriculture meeting April 12–15,...

Scientists Map the Genetic Diversity of Soybean’s Most Damaging Pest

March 9, 2026
Seed World Staff

Scientists at the University of Illinois have developed the first soybean cyst nematode pangenome, revealing...

Canada’s Crop Breeding System Faces a Turning Point

March 6, 2026
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

Groups like the Canadian Wheat Research Coalition say clearer funding models, shared infrastructure and long-term...

Long-Term Study Shows Soil Imbalances Can Weaken Crop Defenses

March 5, 2026
Seed World Staff

A 70-year long-term experiment shows that nutrient imbalances in soil—especially potassium deficiency combined with nitrogen...

Study Links eccDNA to Rapid Plant Stress Resistance

March 3, 2026
Seed World Staff

Scientists at Rothamsted and Clemson University have unified fragmented research to show that extrachromosomal circular...

Can We Breed a Safer Peanut?

March 2, 2026
Aimee Nielson - Seed World U.S. Editor

Can peanut breeding reduce allergen proteins without sacrificing performance? Clemson scientists are stacking genetics and...

Canadian Seed Industry Warns of Lost Year in Crop Breeding and Field Trials

March 2, 2026
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

Public-private seed development system faces mounting pressure, raising concerns about lost field data, disrupted breeding...

Early Release of EuroBlight Blight Monitoring Results for the 2025 Potato Crop

February 26, 2026
Seed World Staff

EuroBlight’s first 2025 potato season results show Europe’s late blight population remains dominated by the...

Plant Hormone Therapy Could Help Crops Fight Disease Without Sacrificing Yield

February 26, 2026
Seed World Staff

Colorado State University research shows plant hormone therapy can maintain growth while crops defend against...

Boosting Soil Carbon Through Smarter Miscanthus Selection

February 24, 2026
Seed World Staff

Aberystwyth University researchers report new Miscanthus traits that could boost soil carbon storage, helping climate...

Designed to Burn: Breeding Superhot Peppers

February 19, 2026
Melissa Shipman – Seed World Contributor

Ed Currie, inventor of the Carolina Reaper, has built a legacy breeding the hottest of...

New Research Reveals Camelina’s Climate Adaptation Potential

February 19, 2026
Seed World Staff

EU-funded UNTWIST research shows camelina (Camelina sativa) could help climate-proof agriculture as heatwaves and droughts...

Discovery May Help Barley Growers Better Manage Seed Dormancy

February 13, 2026
Seed World Staff

University of Adelaide researchers, partnering with Carlsberg Research Laboratory, mapped a key barley MAPK enzyme–substrate...

The New Trade Map: Why Canadian Seed Companies Should Rethink “the Global Marketplace”

February 11, 2026
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

One analyst's advice: diversify beyond China, treat food like energy, and build demand at home...

Government Funding Supports Gene-edited Crops At John Innes Centre

February 10, 2026
Seed World Staff

The John Innes Centre has secured UK government funding for four DEFRA-backed projects advancing precision...

From Seed to Sky: The Demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

February 9, 2026
Aimee Nielson - Seed World U.S. Editor

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is no longer a fringe idea. Airlines want it. States are...

Half the water, competitive yields: INTA advances quinoa irrigation research

February 7, 2026
Seed World Staff

INTA San Juan research shows quinoa can thrive in Argentina’s Cuyo region using just half...

Mitad de agua, rendimientos competitivos: INTA avanza en la investigación sobre riego de quinua

February 6, 2026
Seed World Staff

Investigación de INTA San Juan muestra que la quinoa puede rendir competitivamente en Cuyo usando...

Closing the Nutrient Loop: How Wastewater Could Power Future Farming

February 5, 2026
Seed World Staff

Researchers at Wageningen University & Research are testing circular fertilizers made from wastewater, including treated...

Embrapa identifies wild arachis gene that primes defense in cultivated crops

February 5, 2026
Seed World Staff

Research by Embrapa shows genes from wild peanut relatives can boost resistance in cultivated peanuts...

Saskatchewan Seed Growers Call for Reversal of AAFC Facility Closures in Indian Head and Scott

February 4, 2026
Seed World Staff

The SSGA is the latest organization to voice strong opposition to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada...

Embrapa identifica gen silvestre de cacahuete que prepara la defensa en cultivos

February 4, 2026
Seed World Staff

Investigaciones de Embrapa demuestran que genes de maníes silvestres pueden aumentar la resistencia del maní...

Could a New Pipeline Help Scientists Spot Plant Pathogens Faster?

February 3, 2026
Seed World Staff

Researchers in Oregon say yes. They have built an open-source pipeline that identifies pathogens in...

Gene Discovery Could Unlock New Era of Barley Breeding

February 3, 2026
Seed World Staff

Scientists at The James Hutton Institute have identified HvST1, a “Sticky Telomeres 1” gene that...

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