A new phenotyping robot is transforming plant science with its adjustable wheel track, precision sensor gimbal, and advanced multi-sensor fusion. It allows faster, more accurate measurement of plant traits, supporting breakthroughs in crop improvement and sustainable agriculture.The post Smarter Rob
An international team led by the Institute of Atmospheric Physics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has identified sustainable farming practices for maize (corn) that maintain high yields while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The study offers strategies to lower environmental impact and promote
Rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, quinoa is valued worldwide as a healthy food. Its greatest strength lies in its adaptability: the crop tolerates cold, heat and drought, making it […]The post Quinoa Research Project Aims to Bring Superfood to German Fields appeared first on Seed World.
Fescue is a versatile grass valued for livestock grazing and increasingly used on professional sports fields, where it’s starting to replace ryegrass. Modern breeding has produced varieties that are durable, drought-tolerant, and resistant to disease—while also improving yield, digestibility, and pa
The 2025 Euroseeds Congress in Edinburgh is a timely reminder of Scotland’s rich plant breeding heritage. Few organisations showcase this better than The James Hutton Institute, where researchers in Dundee and Aberdeen advance crops that matter locally and globally—from preserving potato diversity i
With climate change and more frequent extreme weather, global yields of crops like maize, rice, and soybeans could drop 12–20% by the end of the century. Researchers are exploring ways to boost yields and develop more resilient varieties. A recent study in Life shows that analyzing the genetics of w
Researchers are reimagining everyday staples to withstand extreme weather while keeping flavour and quality intact.The post What Will Your Fries Look Like in 2050? Scientists Have the Answer appeared first on Seed World.
Arabidopsis thaliana, a small flowering weed, has been central to plant biology for 50 years, helping scientists understand growth, hormones, and root development. Researchers at the Salk Institute have now created the first complete genetic atlas of Arabidopsis, mapping gene expression in 400,000 c
Every growing season, crop residues like straw, husks, and stalks are often burned, plowed in, fed to livestock, or composted, releasing greenhouse gases such as CO₂, CH₄, and N₂O. A recent study by the Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, highlights biochar — a charcoal-like mate
A new review in CABI Agriculture and Bioscience explores the rise of regenerative agriculture (RA) and proposes a definition centered on ecological cycles and farm outcomes. Dr. Nicholas Bardsley of the University of Reading emphasizes that, amid soil degradation, climate change, and ecological decl
Dr. Gwendolyn Kirschner of The James Hutton Institute has received a prestigious SULSA postdoctoral award for her research on root angle control in barley. Her work on plant gravity signaling could help crops access water and nutrients more efficiently. The award supports emerging life science leade
A Nature Genetics study from the Max Planck Institute presents a scalable method to map genomic “switches,” revealing DNA variants that can boost crop performance under stress and accelerate adaptation to climate change.The post Regulatory DNA Emerges as Untapped Resource for Crop Breeding and Clima
A Nature study by 21 scientists shows that reforming global food systems—cutting food waste and boosting sustainable ocean-based food—could halt land degradation and preserve land the size of Africa by 2050, helping combat climate change and biodiversity loss.The post Scientists: Overhaul Global Foo
PlantCaFo is a few-shot learning model that detects plant diseases with limited data, achieving 93.5% accuracy using pretrained networks like CLIP, DINO, and DINO2.The post AI Model Boosts Crop Disease Detection with Minimal Data appeared first on Seed World.
CSIC researchers have developed a gene-silencing method using ultra-short RNAs delivered by modified viruses, enabling precise control of plant traits for crop improvement and sustainable agriculture.The post New Technique Silences Plant Genes to Boost Crop Yields appeared first on Seed World.
Turns out, Canadian-grown wheat, canola and peas have some of the lowest carbon footprints in the worldThe post 17 Transatlantic Shipments Later, Canadian Crops Still Outperform Europe on Carbon appeared first on Seed World.
The World Food Prize Foundation has named Derek Barchenger, Senior Scientist and head of the Global Pepper Breeding Program at the World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg), as the 2025 recipient of the Norman E. Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application, endowed by the Rockefeller Foundation.The pos
Researchers at Cranfield University are developing pollen- and seed-based genetic engineering methods for tomatoes to speed up crop innovation and bypass slow, labor-intensive tissue culture processes.The post New Project to Develop Methods To Fast-Track Crop Improvement appeared first on Seed World
Researchers at Hebrew University of Jerusalem created an affordable, non-invasive method to estimate leaf area in dwarf tomatoes using 3D video reconstruction and machine learning, enabling scalable and precise crop monitoring.The post Tomatoes in 3D: Breakthrough in Plant Monitoring appeared first
Professor Nikolay Kornienko from the University of Bonn developed a renewable-energy-based method to produce ammonia, offering a climate-friendly alternative to the energy-intensive Haber-Bosch process.The post A More Climate-Friendly Way to Produce Nitrogen Fertilizer appeared first on Seed World.
Researchers at Hebrew University of Jerusalem revived 80-year-old fungal specimens of Botrytis cinerea, revealing how industrial agriculture has reshaped microbial ecosystems and impacting crop disease management.The post Reviving 80-year-old Fungi Offers New Clues for Sustainable Agriculture appear
Dutch scientists developed MEANtools, a digital tool that predicts how plants produce specialized metabolites, helping uncover natural chemical pathways and reducing lab work.The post From DNA to Defense: New Tool Maps How Plants Produce Key Compounds Protecting Crops appeared first on Seed World.
A Nature review outlines how AI and biotechnology—including genome editing, protein design, and high-throughput phenotyping—can transform global crop production and strengthen food systems against climate change and pests.The post The Next Green Revolution: AI and Biotech Leading Advances in Crop Re
A new Anglo-French study suggests that spreading crushed volcanic rock on farmland could help remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere — and potentially boost crop yields. However, its effectiveness depends heavily on local soil conditions.Researchers from Rothamsted Research (UK), INRAE (France),
