Guayule – an alternative source for natural rubber
Guayule plant-breeding (Parthenium argentatum A. Gray) provides a fascinating story intertwining geopolitical and economic events that can influence strategic decisions
February 1, 2021
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It’s all about Maize
Maize is one of the most valuable global crops and is used for human consumption, for livestock feed, and in
January 10, 2021
Not all Tomatoes are Born the Same!
Tomatoes are the most consumed berry fruit in the world and a key component of many culinary recipes. In farmers
January 4, 2021
Thinking outside the Box …When there is no Box
Nothing could have prepared us for the year 2020. Some say they wish to forget it, but I’m thinking about
December 28, 2020
How Do We Usher in an Era of Faster, Improved and Affordable Breeding?
It’s a problem faced by many: the right technological solution is too expensive to utilize it to its fullest extent.
December 21, 2020
CRISPR editing and the future of plant breeding
One of the greatest scientific breakthroughs was recently acknowledged, when Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna have been awarded the 2020 Nobel
December 6, 2020
Breeding for Protein
Breeding for protein is an emerging goal for plant breeders. In recent years, the search for new plant-based alternative proteins
November 18, 2020
How we Support Plant Breeding with Valuable Genetic Data
Plant breeding is more of an art than an engineering process. Who can replace the judging eye of an experienced
November 9, 2020
Cannabis-Microbiome: Not only pathogens!
The plant microbiome is defined as the key microbial organisms that are associated with the plant and important for its fitness. They are
October 27, 2020
Genotype Less, Impute More, Save Money – Part 2
In Part 1Â of this two-part blog we discussed a challenge that can limit the implementation of genomic selection (GS) in
October 7, 2020
