New sequenced genome sheds light on exceptional weed survivors
Genomic advances are helping explain how similar weeds can dominate wheat fields that are geographically…
Browsing: Genetics
Hutton to help revitalise UK’s raspberry industry
The James Hutton Institute is to embark on a ground-breaking five-year project focused on tackling…
PBO transparency vital says Soil Association
The Soil Association has expressed its disappointment with Defra announcement that it will introduce new legislation to…
New precision breeding law looks to boost UK food security
The government has confirmed that it will bring forward new laws that will allow new…
AbacusBio create plant sustainability index
Global genetic improvement consultancy AbacusBio has launched the first sustainability index for plants in a…
Precision-bred cereals to be put to commercial test
A project bringing trials of precision-bred cereal crops onto commercial farms for the first time…
Study reveals huge pool of untapped historic wheat genes
A decade-long collaborative study has discovered huge genetic potential that is untapped in modern wheat…
Make precision breeding rules a priority urges NIAB
A leading UK scientist has called on the next Government to prioritise the introduction of…
Partnership to address consumer potato challenges
TuberGene, a new research project led by B-hive Innovations, aims to harness gene editing to…
Improved access to plant genetic resources to drive crop innovation
The genetic resources behind some of the most important plant traits driving agricultural crop production…