Plant breeding

Plant breeding has been peddled as an important weapon in the fight against food insecurity. Tapping into a crop’s genetics lets scientists create new and improved plant versions that are more resilient to drought, rising temperatures and pests. Across the United States, breeding programs in public institutions like universities play a big role in this process and train the next generation of plant breeders. But recently released research shows the industry could be at risk. A new paper…

Interested in learning how to cross breed two plants? There are a few major plant breeding methods. Learn all about crossing plants on PepperGeek!

SURPRISE: You’re already doing some basic seed breeding right in your own backyard, simply by selecting the strongest seedlings that emerge to grow on to

GMOs are created to achieve a desired trait, such as pest resistance or drought tolerance. Find genetically modified organisms examples & basic facts here.

Corn, watermelon, and peaches were unrecognizable 8,000 years ago.

Those of us who are suspicious of GMOs need to come to grips with the ways that the risks of gene-splicing resemble those of old-school agronomy.

What is a GMO? Find out how precise science is used to make plants stronger, healthier and less dependent on pesticides.

To help educate people about the many methods that are used to generate new traits in plants, Biology Fortified has created an infographic on six different crop modification techniques, with examples of crops generated with each method. This infographic was… Read More Introducing: Crop Modification Techniques Infographic

Housed on-site in purpose-built, environmentally-controlled rooms, the John Innes Historical Collections documenting over 400 years of botanical literature.

Breeding companies look to strengthen their competitive advantage, easing the way for growers to procure new plant varieties and for consumers to grow with confidence.