August 5, 2026

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ICAR's genome breakthrough paves the way for better pigeonpea varieties

Universitas Gadjah Mada partners with WorldVeg to strengthen global plant disease diagnostics

AfricaRice strengthens strategic partnerships with leading Chinese research institutions to accelerate rice innovation in Africa

August 4, 2026

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Turning on a root-growth switch in tomatoes could fortify crops against drought

Inside CSIRO's search for cotton's next resistance gene - The genomic detective work keeping Australia's cotton industry one step ahead of bacterial blight, and whatever comes next

August 3, 2026

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University of the Punjab, Wuhan University sign new memorandum of understanding for hybrid rice research (The News)

Vilmorin & Cie and Qi Biodesign: worldwide licensing agreement for genome editing technologies
Vilmorin & Cie et Qi Biodesign : signature d'un accord mondial de licence pour des technologies d'édition du génome

July 27, 2026

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Chinese researchers achieve breakthrough in hybrid rice cloning (Xinhua)

July 24, 2026

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Chinese scientists achieve major hybrid rice breakthrough with near-100% cloning efficiency (Global Times)

July 23, 2026

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New GRDC nitrogen research could deliver future crop options

July 20, 2026

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What happens when pangenetics meets AI-powered prediction? Next frontier of AI-driven crop design

July 17, 2026

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A tiny gene edit makes rice safer without reducing harvests

July 16, 2026

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Indonesia - National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) develops AI-based research to identify superior chili phenotypes (Antara)

July 13, 2026

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Researchers discover genetic secrets of mung bean crops

July 7, 2026

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Australia - Latest grains research hits the road as growers help shape future investment

June 30, 2026

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Empowering next-gen scientists to create enduring impact in rice research and development - IRRI’s three-week flagship course, Rice: Research to Production (RR2P) brought together 16 researchers, graduate students, and agricultural professionals from Asia, Africa, North America, and Latin America for an immersive learning experience

June 25, 2026

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Sakata Seed Corporation Inaugurates Ishigaki Research Station in Ishigaki City, Okinawa, Japan - Acceleration of breeding for tropical regions through research on weather tolerance

Chonnam National University identifies dual-function rice gene that boosts drought tolerance and grain yield 

June 24, 2026

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China Agricultural University researchers discover key gene regulating cuticular wax and drought tolerance in sorghum

June 18, 2026

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Gene switch shapes pepper branching

June 17, 2026

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Australia - Research explores a canola fit for the north

June 16, 2026

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UK-CGIAR Centre brings together global expertise on gene editing regulation for food security

June 12, 2026

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Scientists discover new gene to help rice “escape” heat, protect yields

June 10, 2026

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"Cold insurance" for crops: Researchers unlock "on-demand" climate resilience

University of Otago research team develop biotech innovation to help breeders create stronger crops and improve hard-to-breed species

June 9, 2026

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Researchers recover high-protein maize gene from wild ancestor

June 8, 2026

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Researchers Identify Key Gene for High Protein Content in Maize

Chinese Academy of Sciences

June 5, 2026

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Genetics discovery opens new path to suppressing oat crown rust

June 4, 2026

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CIMMYT and Uzbekistan join efforts to transform the country’s wheat sector

June 3, 2026

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Origin Agritech co-authors Plant Biotechnology Journal study that breaks the long-standing trade-off between early-maturing and high-yield corn