Towards a sustainable solution to increase sunflower yields
Easily recognizable by their bright yellow flowers, sunflowers have been important cultural symbols for thousands of years. This diverse group
June 9, 2021
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Reflections on the importance of DNA
Today marks 68 years since James Watson and Francis Crick arrived at their groundbreaking discovery that the DNA molecule exists
April 25, 2021
GENOMIC INSIGHTS INTO THE FOOD & BEVERAGES INDUSTRY
Vincent Pétiard, PhD is an ex- Nestlé, a worldwide well recognized Plant Sciences expert who specializes in plant breeding and
April 7, 2021
Genomics Insights into the Food and Beverage Value Chain
The current world population has created great challenges to food security and crop production. Given the projected growth in the
April 6, 2021
SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY: BREEDING BY DESIGN
Imagine crops that require little or no pesticides and can resist drought. Imagine medicine that is administered by eating a
March 30, 2021
Canola – The Canadian “Cinderella Crop”
Near the end of World War II, the oil derived from Field Mustard (Brassica rapa) and Rapeseed (Brassica napus) was
March 1, 2021
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
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
