The use of various mutagens to generate genetic variation in crop plants has a history almost as long as that of conventional breeding. Induction of variability by irradiation of barley seeds with ...

The rainy season is kicking off with enough moisture to ease some Californians’ water worries, but the long-term outlook for agriculture remains one that calls upon farmers to maximize “crop per drop.

Plant breeding has been peddled as an important weapon in the fight against food insecurity. Tapping into a crop’s genetics lets scientists create new and improved plant versions that are more ...

Narinder Dhillon of Punjab is known as the ‘prince of pumpkin’ across continents. See how he aims to change the world, a ...

FARGO — Joel Thorsrud was planning to make a gift to North Dakota State University's ag department. When he was given a list of the college's biggest ag needs, seeing a soybean plant breeder at the ...

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After the breakthrough achievements of creating blue and maroon flower colors in hardy hibiscus, Texas A&M AgriLife plant physiologist and breeder Dariusz Malinowski, Ph.D., has now developed the ...

To talk about how plant breeding can help us unlock a more sustainable future, I reached out to my colleague Dr. Rita Mumm. Dr. Mumm is a scientist, educator and entrepreneur who has spent her career ...

This time of year, Carl Whitcomb most likely can be found outside doing his work. Find the Stillwater plant breeder checking on cuttings he will bring to Tulsa next week, watching and evaluating plant ...