Tools such as CRISPR can edit genes with precision, but the process of determining which genes to target is costly and slow, ...

Many fruits and vegetables are hybrids or derived from other fruits or veggies. One particular plant is responsible for ...

Researchers are trying to understand why some wild species do better than others over time, as the environment changes.

"That is the speed of the Nanfan 'Silicon Valley'." "Nanfan" refers to the practice of using the warm southern climate to ...

The Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Omaezaki, Shizuoka Prefecture, is highly likely to face a major setback in its restart timeline, as the reporting of improper seismic data has undermined the safety ...

When a maize plant is attacked by the fungus Ustilago maydis, tumor-like tissue growths occur at the site of infection. How the pathogen causes this response in its host has long been unknown. But a ...

Meiogenix, a biotechnology company harnessing targeted recombination for precision plant breeding, has relocated its U.S.

A major open-source photo repository developed at N.C. State University could be a significant step forward in helping unlock artificial intelligence’s potential for solving stubborn agricultural ...

Three more dog breeds joined the American Kennel Club's roster this week. Meet the basset fauve de Bretagne, Teddy Roosevelt ...

Prize recognizes Venkatesan Sundaresan and Imtiyaz Khanday’s work marking a breakthrough for sustainable agriculture ...

Salinity and drought represent two of the most critical abiotic constraints limiting global crop productivity and threatening food security amid escalating ...

Corn is one of the world's most important crops, critical for food, feed, and industrial applications. In 2023, corn ...