Ancient wheat compound offers potential sustainable pest solution
Scientists at Rothamsted Research have uncovered a natural defence mechanism in ancestral einkorn wheat that…
Browsing: Genetics
Race to unlock the genetic code of blackgrass
In the arms race that is the battle against blackgrass, we might have to think…
Major policy shift to benefit farmers and consumers
Scientists have welcomed the Precision Breeding Act coming into force, saying it marks a major…
High fibre white flour passes taste test
White bread could soon get a healthy makeover without sacrificing taste or texture, according to…
Rooting a breeding priority survey shows
Farmers have placed rooting ability at the top of their priority list for future crop…
Camelina breakthrough could end synthetic astaxanthin production
In a major step forward for sustainable pigment production, scientists have successfully engineered the oilseed…
Secondary signing paves the way for precision breeding
British On-Farm Innovation Network (BOFIN) founder Tom Allen-Stevens says the signing of the secondary legislation…
Go-ahead for genetically modified wheat trial
Defra has confirmed four sites will trial genetically modified wheat this season, following an admission…
Secondary legislation for precision-bred crops welcomed by project partners
The Government’s commitment to deliver the secondary legislation required for farmers in England to grow…
Gene disruption could provide improved control of plant diseases
A critical gene that leads to the synthesis of a protein known as Knr4 could…