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In this conversation, Professor Rajeev Varshney reflects on the people behind the numbers, the scale and collaborative nature of modern science, and how agricultural genomics has transformed, translating discoveries into breeding and farmers’ fields
Beyond 100,000 Citations: Rajeev Varshney on Science, People and Purpose Behind the Numbers Read More
Scientists have demonstrated a new approach to crop breeding that could help overcome one of agriculture’s biggest challenges: developing varieties that are both highly productive and capable of withstanding harsh growing conditions
Pangenome breeding opens new route to higher yields and climate resilience Read More
The SIF 2024 brought together prominent scientists, innovation experts, policymakers, small-scale producers, indigenous people, women, youth, and the private sector
World Food Forum: Inclusive innovation takes centre stage at Science and Innovation Forum 2024 Read More
Enforcing IPR in seeds is crucial for protecting innovation, attracting investment in research and development, enabling technology transfer and ensuring the quality and safety for the seeds
Industry bats for strong IPR enforcement in seeds to “ensure food security” Read More
Funded by Hort Innovation’s Frontiers investment programme, the goal is to develop new varieties of almonds, apples, citrus, macadamias and mangoes to ensure their long-term viability and global competitiveness
$41 Mn project, involving Australian genetics experts, to boost horticultural crop breeding Read More
MU researchers are collaborating with several laboratories to develop T2T or nearly complete genome assemblies for crops like wheat, chickpea, faba bean, papaya, passion fruit, custard apple, banana, and pineapple
Murdoch University’s genomics research opens door to new crop varieties Read More
The genomic resources and unique genes presented in distant relatives of modern-day chickpeas in this new study will greatly benefit chickpea breeding and the advancement of the research community
Genetic traits of wild species make chickpea improvement possible: Study Read More
Currently, 60 per cent of the processes involving the soybean genetic improvement programme already benefit from resources such as traceability labels; the company also invests in drones and testing robots
TMG enhances genetic improvement efficiency with advanced traceability and phenotyping technology Read More
Precision farming is transforming agriculture in the Asia Pacific region, empowering farmers to enhance productivity, reduce costs, mitigate risks, and seize new market opportunities, Dr. Venkatram Vasantavada writes…
Precision farming revolutionises agriculture for smallholders, enhancing yields and sustainability Read More
The study aims to enhance crop improvement efforts. The results found groundbreaking genomic variations in a collection of 390 peanut germplasm – the seeds, plants, or plant parts useful in crop breeding
Findings from Murdoch’s Food Futures Institute reveal potential for peanut crop improvement Read More