Technical University of Munich researchers have identified a hormone-controlled mechanism that regulates the trade-off between plant growth and crop disease resistance. The finding could help future breeding programs develop resilient, high-yielding varieties.The post Plant Hormones Reveal Crop Dise
Plant ETP connects researchers, breeders, farmers and seed sector stakeholders to align priorities for European plant breeding innovation. Its work spans NGT implementation, future EU research funding, COLiBRI, climate resilience, skills development and communication across Europe’s plant innovation
Researchers have identified a molecular mechanism that could support crop heat stress resilience by keeping stomata open during high temperatures. The discovery offers new insight into plant cooling, heat resilience and future crop improvement.The post Molecular Switch Helps Crops Handle Heat Stress
Europe has strong plant breeding talent, public research and seed systems, but plant breeding innovation depends on more than ambition. NGT regulation, PRM reform, research funding, intellectual property and policy coherence will shape whether new varieties reach farmers fast enough.The post Seed Se
The Wolfson Foundation is investing £1.6 million in plant research facilities at the John Innes Centre and The Sainsbury Laboratory. The funding will support LED lighting for a new glasshouse, insectary and horticultural research facility in Norwich.The post Wolfson Foundation Funds Plant Research F
The EU PPWR now applies to packaging used across the seed sector. Seed companies and exporters need to understand their roles, EPR duties, recyclability rules, recycled content requirements and possible future reuse obligations for seed bags and other formats.The post EU PPWR: What Seed Companies Ne
A new high quality rye reference genome reveals far greater diversity in a chromosome region already used to improve disease resistance, stress tolerance and yield in wheat.Rye shares a long evolutionary history with barley and wheat, but its development as a major crop began considerably later.Whil
New research shows that severe water scarcity across major wheat-growing regions is closely linked to global wheat prices, with climate models suggesting that worsening compound droughts could create major risks for markets, food systems and consumers.The post Three Degrees Warmer, Three Times the W
“Innovation in agriculture depends on Plant Breeders’ Rights.” This was stated by Anthony Parker, the new president of UPOV, the Geneva-based intergovernmental organization that promotes the protection of plant varieties for the benefit of society.Innovation in the plant sector is essential for the
AI and sales can create real opportunity, but only when organizations have reliable CRM data, clear sales processes and strong human expertise. Shawn Brook argues that AI will not fix weak systems. It will amplify whatever foundation already exists.The post AI and Sales: Why Garbage in Still Means G
New research from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem suggests that an early-morning “golden hour” in stomatal activity could help breeders identify drought resilient tomatoes that combine strong yields, recovery after drought and improved water-use efficiency.The post Tomatoes Have a ‘Golden Hour’.
A new global research partnership, GAIN-RT, will combine artificial intelligence, genomics, gene editing and field research to accelerate the development of climate resilient potatoes and other root and tuber crops for farmers facing climate change, pests and disease.The post Can AI Help Plant Breed
Tomato gene SlbHLH70 helped plants survive drought and recover after rewatering by coordinating hormone signalling, stress responses and root development. The findings could give breeders a new target for developing more drought-resilient crop varieties.The post Tomato Gene Could Improve Crop Drough
Plant breeding innovation in Europe depends on more than science and regulation. As NGTs move closer to approval, public trust, social licence, transparency and misinformation are becoming strategic issues for the seed sector.The post Seed Sector 2045: Why Public Trust Matters for Plant Breeding Inn
Crop traits for disease resistance, yield and climate resilience may become easier for breeders to access after researchers identified three genes that suppress recombination in chromosome regions where useful genetic variation has often remained out of reach.The post Gene Discovery Could Unlock Hid
Researchers are investigating how fungal pathogens recognise plant surfaces, opening the door to crop-protection strategies that disrupt infection before it begins.The waxy surface of a crop leaf could hold the key to preventing fungal disease before infection takes hold, according to new research f
Malin Nilsson reflects on taking over as secretary general of SVUF, the distinctive needs of Sweden’s seed sector, and the European policy issues shaping plant breeding, farm saved seed and variety protection.The post Malin Nilsson Takes the Lead at Sweden’s SVUF appeared first on Seed World.From fa
SATEC Equipment’s new managing director Robin Kleinwort is carrying forward the company’s customer-first culture while focusing on intentional growth, expanded global partnerships and continued innovation in seed coating, pelleting and treatment systems.The post Built on Trust, Ready to Grow appeare
Crop impacts on biodiversity loss and natural carbon storage are highly concentrated, according to new global mapping that links environmental pressure to specific crops, livestock products and regions where targeted action could deliver the largest gains.The post Crop Impacts Concentrated on One-Th
Maize sugar transporters ZmSWEET6a and ZmSWEET6b play key roles in pollen-wall formation and anther cell balance, according to new research that could support development of male-sterile lines for more efficient hybrid seed production.The post Maize Sugar Transporters Point to Male-Sterile Lines app
Harper Adams University researchers are identifying drought-resilient vegetables by screening lettuce, brassica, coriander, carrot and onion varieties for stress-tolerance traits. The work could help breeders develop crops better suited to extreme heat and limited water.The post UK Researchers Targe
New research from the University of Göttingen finds that sugar beet drought stress can alter crop physiology and pest pressure. Moderate drought made leaves more favourable to beet leaf miner larvae, while severe drought restricted both plant and pest development.The post Sugar Beet Drought Stress C
China EDV system implementation has begun with MARA publishing the country’s first agricultural plant EDV catalogue. The framework covers 10 crops and includes determination guidelines, crop-specific thresholds and recommended testing institutions.The post China EDV System Begins With First 10 Crops
EU seed trade could benefit from recent EU trade agreements with Mercosur, Australia, India, Indonesia and Mexico. For plant breeders and seed companies, the real impact will depend on phytosanitary rules, customs procedures, IP protection and practical implementation.The post EU Seed Trade Looks to
