From Seed to Stadium: In Pursuit of the Perfect World Cup Pitch
Aimee Nielson - Seed World U.S. Editor on 06/25/2026

From Seed to Stadium: In Pursuit of the Perfect World Cup Pitch

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

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Seed Sector 2045: Future of Plant Breeding in Europe
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director on 06/25/2026

Seed Sector 2045: Future of Plant Breeding in Europe

Seed Sector 2045 is a new editorial series exploring the trends shaping plant breeding and the seed sector over the next two decades, from climate adaptation and gene editing to AI, regulation, public trust and new business models.The post Seed Sector 2045: Future of Plant Breeding in Europe appeare

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Super El Niño Potential in 2026-2027 Could Rival Historic 1877-1878 Event
Shawn Hackett - Seed World Contributor on 06/24/2026

Super El Niño Potential in 2026-2027 Could Rival Historic 1877-1878 Event

A rare alignment of climate indicators could point to a historic super El Niño with major implications for global crops, seed production and agricultural markets.The post Super El Niño Potential in 2026-2027 Could Rival Historic 1877-1878 Event appeared first on Seed World.A rare alignment of climat

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James Hutton Institute Joins PhenomUK Crop Programme
Seed World Staff on 06/24/2026

James Hutton Institute Joins PhenomUK Crop Programme

The James Hutton Institute has joined PhenomUK, a £35 million UKRI-backed programme designed to strengthen national crop phenotyping capacity. The six-year initiative will support resilient crop development through advanced imaging, automation, controlled environments and field-based evaluation.The

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BSPB Celebrates 60 Years of Plant Breeding Progress
Seed World Staff on 06/23/2026

BSPB Celebrates 60 Years of Plant Breeding Progress

The British Society of Plant Breeders is marking 60 years of supporting plant breeding in the UK, celebrating advances in crop improvement, industry collaboration and the role of innovation in strengthening agriculture and food security.The post BSPB Celebrates 60 Years of Plant Breeding Progress ap

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Plant Viruses Advance Virus-Induced Gene Editing
Seed World Staff on 06/23/2026

Plant Viruses Advance Virus-Induced Gene Editing

New research shows that virus-induced gene editing using potyviruses could help scientists deliver CRISPR guide molecules into plants. The approach may expand crop genome editing tools for tomato, tobacco and other species that are difficult to modify.The post Plant Viruses Advance Virus-Induced Gen

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Sorghum Wax Gene Could Aid Drought-Tolerant Crops
Seed World Staff on 06/23/2026

Sorghum Wax Gene Could Aid Drought-Tolerant Crops

A sorghum wax gene discovery is helping researchers understand how the BM-SZ gene controls the crop’s protective wax layer. The findings may support future breeding for drought-tolerant sorghum and other resilient crops.The post Sorghum Wax Gene Could Aid Drought-Tolerant Crops appeared first on See

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Why the Seed Industry Has a Stake in the Future of Global Trade
Madeleine Baerg - Seed World Executive VP - Operations on 06/22/2026

Why the Seed Industry Has a Stake in the Future of Global Trade

WTO agriculture leader Edwini Kessie discusses trade fragmentation, food security and why international collaboration remains essential for seed innovation.The post Why the Seed Industry Has a Stake in the Future of Global Trade appeared first on Seed World.WTO agriculture leader Edwini Kessie expla

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EU Seed Legislation Modernised Under New PRM Rules
Seed World Staff on 06/22/2026

EU Seed Legislation Modernised Under New PRM Rules

A new EU seed legislation framework aims to modernise plant reproductive material rules while maintaining core quality, variety registration and market access principles. Euroseeds says the agreement balances flexibility for specific operators and markets with oversight in the Common Market.The post

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Crop Disease Resistance Gene Targets Two Pathogens
Seed World Staff on 06/22/2026

Crop Disease Resistance Gene Targets Two Pathogens

New research shows how plant immune receptors can evolve through molecular mimicry, opening a potential path to more durable disease resistance in cereal crops. Scientists have found new evidence showing how plant immune receptors can evolve to recognize disease threats by mimicking the targets that

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Young Professionals and Influence in the Seed Sector
Madeleine Baerg - Seed World Executive VP - Operations on 06/22/2026

Young Professionals and Influence in the Seed Sector

Young professionals are entering the seed sector at a time of rapid change. Mario González Azcárate of NGIN discusses how the next generation can help shape leadership, innovation and the future of agriculture.The post Young Professionals and Influence in the Seed Sector appeared first on Seed World

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Plant DNA Repair Discovery Could Help Future Crops
Seed World Staff on 06/19/2026

Plant DNA Repair Discovery Could Help Future Crops

Salk Institute researchers have identified a plant-specific DNA repair protein called YAF9B that helps protect growth tissues after DNA damage. The discovery may support future advances in crop resilience, stress tolerance and more precise genome editing.The post Plant DNA Repair Discovery Could Hel

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Wild Maize Gene Could Help Boost Maize Protein
Seed World Staff on 06/19/2026

Wild Maize Gene Could Help Boost Maize Protein

Chinese researchers have identified a teosinte gene that could help breeders raise maize protein levels in modern corn. The discovery may support development of higher-protein maize varieties without reducing grain yield.The post Wild Maize Gene Could Help Boost Maize Protein appeared first on Seed

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Seed Priming Boosts Crop Resistance to Pests
Seed World Staff on 06/18/2026

Seed Priming Boosts Crop Resistance to Pests

Seed priming with methyl jasmonate, a natural plant defense molecule, may help crops resist insect and mite damage without slowing growth. The findings point to a potential tool for more sustainable crop protection.The post Seed Priming Boosts Crop Resistance to Pests appeared first on Seed World.Se

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Svalbard Seed Vault Surpasses 1.4M Seed Samples
Seed World Staff on 06/18/2026

Svalbard Seed Vault Surpasses 1.4M Seed Samples

The Svalbard Seed Vault has surpassed 1.4 million seed samples after receiving 15,387 new deposits from 11 genebanks during its second opening of 2026, including first-time contributions from Burkina Faso and Niger.The post Svalbard Seed Vault Surpasses 1.4M Seed Samples appeared first on Seed World

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EU Agri-Food Coalition Welcomes NGT Regulation
Seed World Staff on 06/17/2026

EU Agri-Food Coalition Welcomes NGT Regulation

A coalition of 30 European agri-food value chain organisations welcomes the NGT Regulation, calling it a major milestone for plant breeding innovation, sustainability and food security across Europe.The post EU Agri-Food Coalition Welcomes NGT Regulation appeared first on Seed World.New framework ma

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On-Farm Experimentation Turns Fields Into Labs
Seed World Staff on 06/17/2026

On-Farm Experimentation Turns Fields Into Labs

On-farm experimentation is expanding agronomic research beyond controlled plots and into working fields. Takashi Tanaka’s review explores how advanced analytics, machine learning and farmer-generated data can improve decisions while avoiding misleading conclusions.The post On-Farm Experimentation Tu

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What’s Next for Global Seed Testing? Three Conversations Shaping ISTA 2026
Madeleine Baerg - Seed World Executive VP - Operations on 06/17/2026

What’s Next for Global Seed Testing? Three Conversations Shaping ISTA 2026

ISTA 2026 will bring seed testing professionals, regulators and industry leaders to Calgary to discuss global seed movement, accreditation, AI and emerging technologies. ISTA President Ernest Young shares the key conversations shaping the meeting.The post What’s Next for Global Seed Testing? Three C

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From Seed Innovation to Grower ROI: Closing the On-Farm Gap
Madeleine Baerg - Seed World Executive VP - Operations on 06/17/2026

From Seed Innovation to Grower ROI: Closing the On-Farm Gap

Seed technology often performs well in trials but faces new challenges on the farm. Emilhano Lima of Syngenta explains how field validation, grower collaboration and implementation support help turn innovation into measurable results.The post From Seed Innovation to Grower ROI: Closing the On-Farm G

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EU Committee Vote Advances New Genomic Techniques Rules
Seed World Staff on 06/16/2026

EU Committee Vote Advances New Genomic Techniques Rules

COMENVI voted in favour of the trilogue compromise on New Genomic Techniques, bringing the EU closer to a framework for innovative plant breeding. Euroseeds says the agreement could support farmers, breeders, food security and sustainability.The post EU Committee Vote Advances New Genomic Techniques

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Wheat Roots Could Help Crops Use Nitrogen More Efficiently
Seed World Staff on 06/16/2026

Wheat Roots Could Help Crops Use Nitrogen More Efficiently

BNI wheat research at AU Flakkebjerg is revealing how root compounds may help cereal crops use nitrogen more efficiently. The work could support future wheat varieties that maintain yield with less fertiliser and lower nitrogen losses.The post Wheat Roots Could Help Crops Use Nitrogen More Efficient

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Drought May Reduce Crops’ Iron Uptake
Seed World Staff on 06/16/2026

Drought May Reduce Crops’ Iron Uptake

University of Calgary research suggests drought stress may reduce iron uptake in crops such as canola, rice and tomatoes. The findings point to a possible link between dry conditions, plant-microbe interactions and crop nutritional quality.The post Drought May Reduce Crops’ Iron Uptake appeared firs

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Hybrid True Potato Seed Variety Registered in Netherlands
Seed World Staff on 06/15/2026

Hybrid True Potato Seed Variety Registered in Netherlands

Solynta’s SOLHY019 has been added to the Dutch National Variety Register, marking the first registration of a diploid hybrid true potato seed variety in the Netherlands. The company says the approval supports broader international market access.The post Hybrid True Potato Seed Variety Registered in

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Andalusia Offers Organic Farming Lessons for Europe
Seed World Staff on 06/15/2026

Andalusia Offers Organic Farming Lessons for Europe

A University of Córdoba study finds organic farming decisions in Andalusia are shaped by profitability, environmental values and social responsibility. The findings may help guide European policies aimed at expanding organic agriculture by 2030.The post Andalusia Offers Organic Farming Lessons for E

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