The genes that could help the world's crops survive drought, heat, and disease probably already exist. But much of this ...

Researchers at KAUST have developed k-mer–based genomic tools to uncover hidden genetic diversity in crops, enabling breeders to reintroduce traits lost through domestication. This approach allows ...

This article was written by Jamie Sears Rawlings with Trust In Food. Eighty percent of U.S. growers who participated in the 2022-23 National Cover Crop Survey report that they used cover crops on ...

Two major genomic studies are revealing hidden genetic diversity with far-reaching implications. KAUST scientists have developed a k-mer–based method to scan plant genomes, uncovering rare traits in ...

The genetic diversity of the starchy crop known as manioc—which produces the edible root cassava, a staple of African diets—depends on more on human culture than one might have guessed. Specifically, ...

EURISCO documents crop diversity including different varieties of barley, pictured. Credit: Nora Capozio Genebanks play an important role in the long-term conservation of plant genetic resources for ...

Farmers in the United States are paying close attention to the ongoing trade war between the United State and China, especially as planting season has begun. Matt Griggs, owner of Griggs Farms, LLC, ...

Santa Barbara County Agricultural Commissioner Jose Chang speaks about the industry during the Growing Possibilities ag forum Wednesday at the Santa Maria Elks Lodge. The Economic Alliance Foundation, ...