Daily Coffee News, Jean Christophe Glaszmann, Claire Billot, Claire Lanaud This article discusses the importance conducting and disseminating …
How the Genome Diversity of Major Crops Tells the Story of Their Evolution
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This year’s World Food Prize underscores the value of seed banks and their stewards
Rachel Cramer, KCUR Often described as the Nobel of food and agriculture, the $500,000 prize this …
USDA gene bank safeguards vital genetic materials for our food supply
Ellen Mahoney, KUNC KUNC interviews Dr. Daren Harmel and Dr. Hannah Tetreault, scientists at the USDA-ARS National Laboratory …
Seed Diversity in the Consolidation Age
Treena Hein, Seed World This article discusses widespread efforts to conserve plant genetic diversity in the face of …
USDA Advances Grape Breeding with Genetic Resources
Sabrina Halvorson, AgNet West USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Plant Genetic Research Unit (PGRU) is researching crossbreeding of …
Inside the ‘Doomsday’ Vault
Jennifer Duggan This article from TIME describes the Svalbard Global Seed Vault and the important service it provides. …
The New Potato
Erik Stokstad, Science As climate change alters rain, growing seasons, and more, potatoes are increasingly at risk. This …
Grasspea: A Story of Security
Crop Trust This article and accompanying video describe grasspea, a misunderstood crop. Learn how this legume is shedding …
New Lettuce Breeding Lines Show Strong Resistance to Major Pests and Diseases
Seed World USDA-ARS study reveals advanced green leaf, red leaf and romaine lettuce varieties that combat leafminer, corky …
This new variety of apple has a $10 million hype machine behind it — and farmers are hoping it can save Washington’s apple industry
Mark Abadi, Marisa Palmer This Business Insider article describes the release of Cosmic Crisp, a sweet and crisp …