Nordic Melons is testing 12 heritage melon varieties to determine whether historic genetics can support locally grown, commercially viable production. The NordGen project aims to revive regional cultivation knowledge while supporting sustainability, food security and premium local markets.The post N
Wheat salt tolerance could be improved by selecting for potassium retention, lower sodium accumulation and proline content. Researchers say these traits are linked to stronger grain yield under sodic stress.The post Wheat Salt Tolerance Traits Could Improve Yields appeared first on Seed World.Resear
Tufts University researchers have developed battery-free plant sensors that attach to leaves and stems to monitor water loss, growth and crop stress. The technology could help farmers detect water shortages, salt stress or other problems before visible symptoms appear.The post Plant Sensors Could De
Barley genes identified by International Barley Hub researchers help control protective surface traits linked to environmental stress protection and grain quality. The findings could support future work on drought tolerance and grain skinning in malting barley.The post Barley Genes Linked to Stress
Euroseeds has joined 39 European agri-food organisations in urging policymakers to keep agriculture and food central to the European Competitiveness Fund for 2028–2034, citing the sector’s role in security, resilience, innovation and economic growth.The post Euroseeds Urges Agri-Food Role in EU Fund
Soybean seed quality could decline under combined climate stress from elevated CO₂, heat and drought, according to an AI-supported study. Researchers found potential yield gains but lower starch and protein levels in seeds.The post Climate Stress May Lower Soybean Seed Quality appeared first on Seed
Plant genomes contain regulatory patterns that help control traits such as flowering time, disease resistance and heat stress response. IPK researchers used deep learning to predict how transcription factors bind to DNA and influence gene activity.The post AI Model Maps Hidden Grammar of Plant Genom
Pollinator loss could pose a serious risk to European crop production, food security and agricultural resilience. EU-funded researchers say stronger pollinator stewardship is needed across farming, land use, pesticide regulation and policy.The post Europe Warned Pollinator Loss Threatens Crops appea
The European Commission has excluded soybean seed for sowing from the EU Deforestation Regulation. Euroseeds says the decision provides legal certainty for breeders, supports variety development and helps strengthen European plant protein production.The post EU Excludes Soybean Seed from Deforestati
Crop nutrition is becoming a growing concern as climate change affects both food production and the nutritional value of major crops. Ghent University researchers say future crop improvement must address yield, nutrition and climate resilience together.The post Climate Change Threatens Crop Nutritio
The Horizon Europe-funded COLiBRI initiative will bring together 17 organizations to strengthen crop breeding research coordination across Europe. The project will develop a shared roadmap, implementation strategy and recommendations for future research investment and collaboration.The post European
EU pesticide reform proposals could reduce oversight of active substances and weaken safety safeguards, according to researchers from 27 European institutions. The scientists say efficiency gains should not come at the expense of biodiversity, human health or sustainable crop protection.The post Sci
Crop diversity delivered practical benefits for food systems in 2025, from new seed deposits at Svalbard to disease-free sweet potato vines, opportunity crops and climate-resilient varieties reaching farmers.The post Five Ways Crop Diversity Strengthened Food Systems appeared first on Seed World.Fro
Climate adaptation is becoming a central priority for plant breeding as weather extremes reshape crop performance. The seed sector is responding with resilience traits, expanded testing, genomic tools and new strategies for stable yields under unpredictable conditions.The post The Seed Sector 2045:
A genome editing milestone in the U.K. seed sector, low-asparagine wheat has received precision-bred status and will move toward food and feed evaluation for potential use in reducing acrylamide formation.The post Low-Asparagine Wheat Gains U.K. Precision-Bred Status appeared first on Seed World.The
The European Parliament’s objection to the soybean oil ILUC classification has been welcomed by agricultural and biofuel groups. The coalition says the vote supports evidence-based policymaking and gives Europe’s soy value chain greater certainty.The post European Parliament Rejects Soybean Oil ILUC
Euroseeds joins 85 other associations in urging EU institutions to make FP10 more ambitious, better funded and more focused on innovation.A broad coalition of 86 European associations, including Euroseeds, has called on EU institutions to make the next Framework Programme for Research and Innovation
Euroseeds has appointed Christophe Gaillochet as its new manager of plant breeding innovation. He brings experience in plant molecular biology, biotechnology and genome editing from academic, startup and seed industry roles.The post Euroseeds Names Plant Breeding Innovation Manager appeared first on
Ukraine has become the International Treaty’s 156th Contracting Party, strengthening its access to global plant genetic resources as the country works to protect seed collections, restore breeding capacity and rebuild agricultural resilience.The post Ukraine Joins International Treaty on Plant Genet
Underutilised crops are the focus of a new UK-wide research and innovation network designed to strengthen crop diversity, food resilience and local value chains by connecting researchers, farmers, plant breeders, food businesses and policymakers.The post Underutilised Crops Network to Boost UK Food
GMO Directive reform is needed to align Europe’s seed approval system with the new NGT regulation, according to David Zaruk, who argues that the EU should move from process-based regulation to a product-focused framework.The post After the NGT Regulation, Time to Rationalise the GMO Directive appear
EU NGT regulation creates a faster route for some gene-edited plants, but strict Category 1 limits, including the 20-nucleotide threshold, may leave valuable plant breeding innovation outside the gate.The post EU NGT Regulation: Why the 20-Nucleotide Threshold Could Limit Plant Breeding Innovation a
A new AI-supported study suggests climate change could increase soybean production while reducing soybean seed quality. Researchers found that higher CO₂, heat and drought may lower starch and protein content, raising questions for feed value, crop breeding and food security.The post Climate Change
Behind every FIFA World Cup match is a seed story. Stacy Bonos of Rutgers and Matthew Duncan of DLF explain the breeding, research and turf science behind World Cup pitches.The post From Seed to Stadium: In Pursuit of the Perfect World Cup Pitch appeared first on Seed World.Fans will see players, go
