Friday, 6 March 2026
Musa sikkimensis, commonly known as ‘Darjeeling banana’ or ‘Sikkim banana’, is a wild-seeded banana species that serves as a vital genetic reservoir for disease resistance, stress tolerance and climate adaptability…
International Treaty marks dual milestones at Svalbard Global Seed Vault and Arctic World Archive, protecting biodiversity, knowledge and climate resilience for generations In a defining moment for global food security…
Mars aims to develop this advanced plant breeding technology to improve cacao production and effectively tackle agricultural challenges Mars, Incorporated has licensed Pairwise’s Fulcrum gene editing tools for cacao research…
Image Source: growingproduce.com BASF’s vegetable seeds business, operating globally under the Nunhems brand, continues to fortify its position as a leader in spinach innovation, offering a robust portfolio designed for…
Image Source: ICRISAT The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has been formally designated as the South Asia hub for Breeding Resources, part of CGIAR’s Breeding for…
Dr. Boddupalli Maruthi Prasanna, one of the world’s foremost authorities in maize science, has been named to the 2025 Top Agri-Food Pioneers (TAP) list by the World Food Prize Foundation.…
In a major stride for millet research and food security, the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has launched ‘Rapid-Ragi’, the world’s first speed breeding protocol for…
In a major push to enhance the efficiency of digital tools in crop breeding, experts from around the world gathered at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) for a weeklong…
