April 6, 2026

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Generative AI-powered voice technology in agricultural advisory services: Lessons from India

April 3, 2026

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Trials explore options for broadleaf weed control in chickpeas

March 27, 2026

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Japan and IRRI advance low-carbon rice systems through upgraded GHG measurement facility

March 17, 2026

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Australia - Top tips for effective canola establishment

March 2, 2026

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Robotics make roots a new frontier for precision ag

February 24, 2026

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Algorithm renders a clear picture of wheat roots

February 19, 2026

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Golden crop lifts barley yields in Central Queensland

February 13, 2026

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Western Australia trials legumes as manure crops

October 29, 2025

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Peptides to prime plant defence against viruses in vegetables

October 27, 2025

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Western Australia - Harvest lupins for seed sooner, rather than later

October 21, 2025

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An integrated vision for predicting crop success - A system developed at The University of Queensland is offering accurate predictions of crop yield and farm production risks up to 4 months before sowing

September 26, 2025

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The Philippines - Farmers and seed growers are now guaranteed to receive genetically pure and true-to-type inbred rice seeds as a result of the DNA-profiling technology of the DA-Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice)

September 12, 2025

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Wasps emerge as canola crop guardians - New field research focuses on how parasitoid wasps can best be introduced on-farm for controlling aphids

August 29, 2025

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Deep learning–based method enables field measurement of flag leaf angle in wheat

August 15, 2025

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Flowers redesigned for robots: Gene editing and AI promise faster crop breeding (Phys.org)

August 8, 2025

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Australia - Eyes in space the new protective crop watch

Sowing time is key to ward off chickpea disease

July 24, 2025

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Scientists propose AI-driven biotech model for future crop breeding

July 3, 2025

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Researchers develop a web-based tool that improves CRISPR accuracy by identifying off-target effects across genetic variations

Climate-proof crops? Uncovering the genetic secrets of pepper immunity

June 30, 2025

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Western Australia - New app to aid management of net blotch diseases in barley

June 25, 2025

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Cotton Seed Distributors - Determine which variety to choose - An introduction to the variety performance comparison tool

June 10, 2025

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Scientists reveal gene pairs conferring resistance to wheat diseases

June 3, 2025

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Australia - Oats offer risk management options for frost-prone areas

May 26, 2025

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Redefining seed coating standards: Ajinomoto AgroSolutions' Tensiofix microplastic-free binder (AgroPages)

May 21, 2025

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Australia - Digital crop trials technology guides best input decisions

May 14, 2025

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Double the harvest, double the income: intercropping for yield, income and security - In eastern India, smallholder farmers are transforming agriculture through CIMMYT-led intercropping innovations that boost income, improve nutrition, and build resilience against climate risks

May 5, 2025

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Innovative vegetable grafting technology offers resilient yields for climate-stressed cultivation, ICRISAT study shows - Research finds grafted tomatoes in polyhouses deliver up to 63.79% higher yields—paving the way for broader adoption across solanaceous crops

April 18, 2025

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Effective stripe rust management starts with variety selection

April 17, 2025

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Healthy seeds crucial for successful winter sowing - Infected seeds can introduce hidden threats, so securing clean, healthy seeds is crucial to protect your farm from pests, diseases and weeds

April 15, 2025

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Resistance to Striga parasitism through reduction of strigolactone exudation (Cell)

April 8, 2025

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Breaking grass dormancy – sandpaper in the cold and dark

New sowing date calculators could lift wheat, barley yields

April 3, 2025

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Tomato plants delay shoot meristem maturation to achieve heat-stress resilience

March 24, 2025

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Unlocking the genetic secrets of alfalfa roots for higher yields

March 18, 2025

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New discovery in plant-pest warfare could lead to sustainable farming solutions - Researchers reveal how proteins secreted by spider mites can influence plant defense mechanisms

March 12, 2025

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Chinese scientists find structural variation that boosts grain number in sorghum

March 6, 2025

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Researchers identify genes for branchless watermelon, boosting crop breeding

March 5, 2025

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Chinese scientists reveal anti-bacterial role of plant metabolite

February 28, 2025

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India - CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow, has developed a special chip that will assist scientists and farmers in cultivating superior cotton plants (The Times of India)

February 10, 2025

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Researches identify wheat NLR pair that confers wheat resistance to powdery mildew

February 7, 2025

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Unlocking the value of your farm data

January 31, 2025

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Australia - App helps mungbean growers manage powdery mildew

January 29, 2025

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CSIRO shows practical application for quantum machine learning

January 28, 2025

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Tamil Nadu Agricultural University demonstrates grafting technology for tomato crops to evade bacterial wilt disease (The Hindu)

January 21, 2025

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The Crop Journal study reveals hidden regulator in foxtail millet farming

January 15, 2025

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Hydrogen peroxide and the mystery of fruit ripening: ‘signal messengers’ in plants

December 20, 2024

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Australia - New weed control options for dryland cotton growers on show

December 17, 2024

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A new method to detect dehydration in plants - Sensors developed by SMART researchers are capable of detecting pH changes in plant xylem enable farmers to detect drought stress up to 48 hours before visible physical symptoms manifest

December 9, 2024

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What could be in the farm toolkit for curbing methane emissions? (Radio New Zealand)

December 2, 2024

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AgResearch showcases Map and Zap system at World Agricultural Robotics Forum

November 29, 2024

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Chia Tai’s solutions elevate Thai agriculture through smart technology, addressing the demands across the entire value chain

November 26, 2024

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Two solutions combined to help maize growers gain the Edge over Fall armyworm

November 20, 2024

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Modelling to help manage temperature stress

November 15, 2024

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Photosynthesis is the key to new heat-tolerant crops

November 14, 2024

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Robot identifies plants by “touching” their leaves

University of Tokyo and NARO develop new vertical seed distribution trait for soybean breeding

November 13, 2024

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Unveiling the genetic tapestry: key insights into strawberry's evolutionary journey

Sowing seeds of trust: How blockchain is cultivating a new era of digital farming (The Hingu BusinessLine)

November 12, 2024

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Plant Elicitors - a vaccine for plants?

October 31, 2024

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Scientists uncover new mechanism in plant cold sensing

October 25, 2024

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Western Australia - Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s trials sheds light on electric weed control (Grain Central)

October 24, 2024

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Researchers establish new synthetic apomixis system with rice endogenous genes

October 22, 2024

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We’ve never seen a result like this - Agronomist Des May, of Delta Ag, in Western Australia, used Syngenta's Simodis insecticide to control a high-pressure thrips infestation in capsicum

October 15, 2024

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India - Odisha tribal farmer finds way forward with Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) Technology

September 26, 2024

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New pathways for nematode control explored

September 16, 2024

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CGIAR leading the charge: How data analytics is transforming crop breeding

Strengthening crop stems: New insights from pepper plant genetics

September 13, 2024

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Novel techniques identify drought-tolerant roots

September 10, 2024

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Phenomics to improve disease management and resistance breeding

September 5, 2024

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Phenomics – the link between crop genetics and performance

September 3, 2024

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Grower discovers how Syngenta's Miravis Duo fungicide protects peanut yield

August 30, 2024

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Big data approach improves on-farm trial insights

August 28, 2024

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ISAAA Inc. provides information on the recent developments in gene editing

August 13, 2024

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Chinese scientists reveal novel mechanism of plant immunity against viruses

August 9, 2024

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What do you need to know about barley stripe rust?

August 6, 2024

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Epichloë fungal endophytes essential for pasture persistence

August 2, 2024

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Using residual herbicides is beating fence line weeds resistance

August 1, 2024

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100-day wheat to beat the heat

July 31, 2024

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New Zealand - High hopes for laser weeding system after successful trials

July 26, 2024

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Fight against cereal rusts enters a new era

July 19, 2024

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Fungicide plan and soil data critical for faba beans

July 18, 2024

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Seeds with and without pericarps adopt distinct germination strategies

July 17, 2024

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Disease control critical for faba bean success, expert says

July 10, 2024

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Tomato triumph: genetic key to chill-proof crops unveiled

July 9, 2024

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High-throughput soybean pods high-quality segmentation and seed-per-pod estimation for soybean plant breeding (ScienceDirect)

July 8, 2024

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Tomato timekeeper: NF-YA3b gene's role in flowering time revealed

July 5, 2024

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Australia - Deep tillage investment helps faba bean expansion

Lasers, ‘pirate bugs’ and bacteria help protect crops - Scientists are finding new ways to tackle pests and boost crop yields, without resorting to the use of harmful chemical (Nature)

July 4, 2024

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Researchers decipher transcriptional regulatory network of wheat endosperm development for breeding improvements

Unlocking broccoli's genome: key to enhanced health benefits

July 3, 2024

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Soybean seed hardness demystified: key genes and networks uncovered

Cutting down on seeds: innovative watermelon breeding techniques revealed

June 28, 2024

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Stopping Ascochyta might be a case of fooling the messenger

June 26, 2024

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Scientists discover genetic ‘off switch’ in legume plants that limits biological ability to source nutrients - The discovery of a new genetic regulator in legumes could be key to understanding how to increase the crop’s capacity to convert nitrogen from the air and improve soil quality

Beyond CRISPR: seekRNA delivers a new pathway for accurate gene editing - Programmable tool can precisely target and relocate genetic sequences

June 14, 2024

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Chinese scientists’ gene discovery paves way for machine hybrid rice seed production (South China Morning Post)

June 12, 2024

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Controlling bacterial wilt in tomato in Taiwan with hybrid eggplant rootstocks

June 6, 2024

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Re-imagining heat tolerance traits in wheat – part 2

June 5, 2024

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Partnerships and vision are key to an autonomous future - GRDC’s Grain Automate strategy is seeking to help growers realise even more profitable and sustainable farming systems into the future

June 4, 2024

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Australia - Machinery innovations to revolutionise weed control

June 3, 2024

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Genetic editing of ideal small grain size genes enables fully mechanized hybrid rice breeding

May 31, 2024

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Precise gene editing in rice and tomatoes using a tiny enzyme (Natural Science News)

May 24, 2024

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DA-BAR and IRRI launch online platform for digital ag tools in The Philippines

May 23, 2024

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Biometrical genetics workflow app demonstration at IRRI Headquarters

May 22, 2024

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New Zealand - Portal eases payment of seed royalties (Farmers Weekly)

May 20, 2024

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Gene editing improves soybean yield (China Daily)

May 17, 2024

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Researchers unlock water-saving potential of wheat with TabHLH27 balancing stress and growth

May 3, 2024

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RiceMoRe – a digital data platform to systematically advance rice production management in Vietnam

Updated resource for Australian growers to enhance – not hinder – beneficial insects

May 1, 2024

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Five steps to a gene edited plant

April 19, 2024

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Saving and sharing Asian vegetable biodiversity – an international learning experience

How do low temperatures enhance disease resistance of plants?

Maximising yield – by the numbers

April 18, 2024

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A new mechanism of pathogenic fungus modulating cotton resistance to Verticillium wilt revealed by Biotechnology Research Institute

April 17, 2024

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How high-throughput sequencing empowers the research of polyploidy in vegetable crops

April 10, 2024

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Japanese scientists boost beta-carotene in eggplant

April 8, 2024

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Protection of plant breeder's rights in Laos: What you need to know (Lexology)

March 21, 2024

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Using big-data and genetic analysis to improve plant breeding around the world

March 19, 2024

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Unlock your canola potential while avoiding establishment losses

March 18, 2024

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India - Empowering women and improving rice yields and productivity through seed production

Project to optimise nutrition for Western Australia's pulse crops

March 15, 2024

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Prevention the key to biosecurity when sowing

March 14, 2024

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A new mechanism for trade-off between crop yield and salt tolerance in rice revealed by Biotechnology Research Institute

The novel algorithm/tool OcBSA facilitates efficient gene mapping for outcross species

March 13, 2024

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Fact sheets: Growing Sesame in Australia

February 28, 2024

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Scientists discover why ripe fruit is more susceptible to necrotrophic pathogens than unripe fruit

February 15, 2024

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Chinese scientists create plant gene-editing tool ‘even school students and old farmers can master’ (South China Morning Post)

February 14, 2024

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Tomorrow’s fungicides: gene switches and nanobots

February 6, 2024

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Wider row spacings, new herbicide strategy adds punch to weed fight

February 2, 2024

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Lessons learned from four low-emission technologies implemented by Thai Rice NAMA Project

January 30, 2024

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Optimized full-length single nuclei RNA sequencing (snRNA-seq) to propel crop innovation

Breakthrough in cytosine-to-guanine base editing enhances genetic engineering and trait evolution in watermelon

January 25, 2024

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Revolutionizing solanaceae breeding: Integrating genomic selection and machine learning for enhanced trait predictability

Writing the rule book for canola establishment

January 22, 2024

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Researchers from IVF-CAAS revealed the molecular mechanism of  Cs  MLO8/11  in regulating cucumber powdery mildew resistance

January 11, 2024

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GRDC releases updated editions of two essential herbicide manuals for Australian grain growers

January 9, 2024

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Identification of a key gene that regulates the negative correlation between cotton yield and fiber quality

January 3, 2024

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Protection of plant variety under the Vietnam intellectual property law 2022 - Required documents and examination (Lexology)

December 14, 2023

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World-first solution to combat spray drift saves growers time, money

December 5, 2023

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Adapted rhizobia to boost chickpea performance

November 30, 2023

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Peroxidase gene confers drought tolerance in soybean

November 22, 2023

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A stronger core for better plant breeding - A new software tool with enhanced genome-sequencing powers has been developed by the University of Adelaide, increasing the speed and accuracy at which researchers can improve plants through breeding

November 1, 2023

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Biocontrol agent released to safeguard crops from parthenium weed in Pakistan

October 30, 2023

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Novel soybean regulator affects seed weight and size

October 24, 2023

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How to stop barley loose smut

October 23, 2023

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New ebook embraces latest science for plant nutrition

October 9, 2023

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Scientists clone novel gene responsible for glufosinate resistance in rice

October 4, 2023

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Spectral scanning to improve hemp production

October 3, 2023

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Australia - Innovations around sowing time are transforming farming practices in ways that make yields more stable and cropping more adaptable to varying climate conditions

September 20, 2023

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The cloning of the first genic dominant male sterility gene in rice may revolutionize breeding processes

September 7, 2023

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Water-smart greenhouses in Uzbekistan - Simple yet innovative farming technologies and techniques save natural resources while increasing incomes

September 1, 2023

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AI speeds breeding (Ag Update)

August 16, 2023

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Nucleic acids – a next-gen weed management tool

August 11, 2023

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Turning big data into better breeds and varieties: Can artificial intelligence help feed the planet?

August 4, 2023

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Does it pay to treat fall armyworm?

July 28, 2023

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Boost for the Australian soybean industry: the online Soybean Production Manual: A complete guide to growing soybean in Australia

July 20, 2023

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‘Jumping genes’ help plants adapt to extreme temperature and pathogens - A cutting edge technique, called Direct RNA sequencing, shows that ‘jumping genes’ could be the key to help plants become more resilient
ストレスに適応する植物たち―動く遺伝子を利用した生存戦略
最先端技術「RNAダイレクトシークエンシング」により、「動く遺伝子(トランスポラゾン)」が植物のレジリエンスを高めている可能性が明らかになりました

July 5, 2023

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Phenotyping can set the pace for horticultural crops

June 27, 2023

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Researchers develop system recognizing tomato leaf diseases (Tomato News)

June 23, 2023

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Multiple factors drive successful open-pollinated canola establishment

June 20, 2023

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Study: Genetically editing tomatoes increases their anti-inflammatory activities (Tomato News)

June 19, 2023

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The Philippines - Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Seed Program delivers El Niño-ready rice varieties

Scientific advancement transforms China's saline-alkali land (China Daily)

June 16, 2023

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A battle to watch: AI eyes versus weeds

June 8, 2023

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Unleashing the power of innovation at ICRISAT: advancing crop breeding with breakthrough technologies

June 6, 2023

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Australia - Crop yields increase with new fungicide option

June 1, 2023

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Protection of new varieties of plants and the rights of plant breeders in Japan (Overview of the Seeds and Seedling Act) (Mondaq)

May 25, 2023

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New technique substantially reduces mouse damage to crops even during plagues

May 19, 2023

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Staying ahead of canola blackleg

Collaborative wheat revolution tackles climate challenges (Technology Times)

May 11, 2023

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Bayer launches improved Grain Gauge tool, an online application that helps growers make informed decisions about where to sell their grain for the best price throughout Australia

May 9, 2023

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Improving wheat regeneration with novel DOF family transcription factors

May 5, 2023

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Crop competition can reduce weed burden and increase yields

May 4, 2023

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ICARDA's phenotyping facilities: a game-changing solution for abiotic stress tolerance in crops

April 28, 2023

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Benchmarking deep-learning methods for more accurate plant-phenotyping - Researchers devise imaging-based computer algorithms to boost crop-breeding data

April 20, 2023

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India - Agriculture minister launches SATHI portal and mobile app for seed traceability (AgriculturePost)

April 17, 2023

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Regenerative agriculture reviewed

April 3, 2023

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Researchers develop deeply integrated multi-omics database for soybean: SoyOmics

Permanent Plant Clinic Programme gets to grips with yellowing of rice paddies in Sri Lanka

March 24, 2023

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New gene discovery points way to better alkaline tolerance in crops

March 20, 2023

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Demographic modeling plays back tape of wheat evolution

March 17, 2023

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How can I strengthen the pulse phase to combat weeds? (WeedSmart)

March 15, 2023

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Australia - Want to supercharge your profit? Dual-purpose canola may be just the ticket

March 14, 2023

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Flying unmanned aerial vehicles across their research paddocks in Allora and Gatton in Queensland’s Southern Downs, two PhD students are overcoming a significant mungbean breeding ‘bottleneck’

March 13, 2023

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Genetic diversity between local landraces and current breeding lines of pepper in China (Nature)

March 10, 2023

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Eyes in the sky: using drones to assess the severity of crop diseases

Scientists develop predictable method to downregulate gene translation in plants

March 6, 2023

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Decoding the genetics behind plant height and seed weight scaling in barley

Drones and deep learning: researchers develop a new technique to quantify rice production

March 3, 2023

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Fighting back against Ascochyta blight, the chickpea scourge

New image analyser software helps calculate leaf area

Calculating the nitrogen benefit from legume crops

March 1, 2023

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Corteva Agriscience;s Zorvec Enicade is the big gun for South Australian agronomist

February 24, 2023

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Western Australia - Grains Research Updates 2023: Wheat sowing depth tested on sandplain soils

February 9, 2023

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Rice 2.0: Towards transforming rice cultivation in Uttar Pradesh

February 6, 2023

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Proven method to reduce fertilisation and increase economic and environmental benefits

February 2, 2023

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Bridging formal and informal seed systems in Odisha through quality seed production and marketing training for women-led farmer group

February 1, 2023

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Could oats be used to manage Fusarium crown rot?

January 31, 2023

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Tamil Nadu Agricultural University's Cotton Research Station demonstrates mechanical harvester (The Hindu)

Three-pronged strategy to beat oat leaf blotch

January 19, 2023

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Latest skeleton weed management guide now available

January 16, 2023

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Researchers realize rapid customization of tomato cultivars with different fruit colors via multiplex gene editing

January 11, 2023

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Automated plant cloning for a higher crop yield (Future Farming)

December 21, 2022

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Chinese farm practice may offer clue to improved oilseed rape disease control - Rotating OSR with rice cultivation may impede sexual reproduction of blackleg fungus

Endophyte shows promise in wheat (Otago Daily Times)

December 15, 2022

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BASF uses AI tool to counter labour shortage (Far Eastern Agriculture)

December 13, 2022

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Optimising seed-saving strategies starts at harvest

Australia - Drying seedbeds provide opportunity to address low nitrogen levels in the north

Bayer's Mateno Complete Herbicide in barley and wheat providing unique weed control benefits

December 7, 2022

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Researchers solve pre-harvest sprouting in rice and wheat

December 2, 2022

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One Rice Breeding Network and Crop Tour 2022 in India create a unified understanding, communication, and learning for researchers

November 30, 2022

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Is photosynthesis the silver bullet to improve crop yield?

November 24, 2022

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Genetic duplication governs nitrogen fixation symbiosis between legumes, bacteria

November 16, 2022

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Pakistan - Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam and United Bank Limited initiate research project for the development of improved cotton and wheat seed varieties (Academia)

November 14, 2022

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GRDC's new guide makes crop variety choices easy for Victorian, Tasmanian growers

November 9, 2022

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Recipe for creating a new plant from a single differentiated cell

November 3, 2022

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Delivering genes into plant mitochondria using polymer-coated carbon nanotubes

2023 Western Australia Crop Sowing Guide now available to boost crop potential

October 24, 2022

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The Philippines - More users benefit from easy access to rice data

October 13, 2022

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New chickpea IDM (integrated disease management) strategies tested

October 11, 2022

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Identifican genes para ayudar a los cultivos a resistir inundaciones

Bayer's new EverGol Energy formulation gets tick of approval by seed graders

September 30, 2022

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Zone-specific recommendations provide Afghan farmers with the best practices in wheat production for their region

Researchers reveal molecular mechanism of wheat Sr35 resistosome

September 21, 2022

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How to make rice production more sustainable in Bangladesh?

September 13, 2022

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The Philippines - Farmers to learn how to gain 23k savings from rice technologies

September 12, 2022

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In a first, ICRISAT uses X-ray to assess peanuts' quality

September 9, 2022

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Newly identified genes may help protect crops against flooding, researchers say

Novel molecular mechanism of rice seed germination and salt tolerance revealed

September 8, 2022

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Medical technology adapted to plant research

September 1, 2022

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How are plant varieties protected In Malaysia? (Mondaq)

August 25, 2022

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New fungus to help landholders fight fast spreading weed

August 9, 2022

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'Dream' discovery to help breed more water-efficient crops

August 8, 2022

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Study reveals how lncRNAs modulate balance of plant immunity and growth

August 3, 2022

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Harnessing light to hack a breeding bottleneck for winter cereal crops

July 28, 2022

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Western Australia - Blackleg upper canopy disease management support at canola growers’ fingertips

July 26, 2022

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Seed applied fungicides a key part of best practice blackleg management

Ground breaking trial returning cotton textile waste to cotton fields in Goondiwindi, Queensland shows promising results

July 25, 2022

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Supercharged biotech rice yields 40% more grain - Genetic tweak may boost photosynthesis and fertilizer absorption in wheat, other crops, too (Nature)

July 20, 2022

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Voyage of discovery: destination salinity-tolerant chickpeas

July 19, 2022

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Nano-enabled way discovered to control rice bacterial leaf blight disease

July 15, 2022

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Unique vegie crop insecticide shows versatility, strength in South Australia trial

July 8, 2022

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Synthetic gene circuits for precise reprogramming of plants

July 1, 2022

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Australia - Stacking tactics for high-rainfall zone ryegrass control

June 28, 2022

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Biosensors herald new era of crop protection

June 20, 2022

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Instant pheromone trap analysis through BASF’s free xarvio Scounting app

June 17, 2022

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Gene interaction that contributes to rice heat tolerance identified - Molecular pinpoint could lead to more heat resistant rice cultivation, researchers say

June 2, 2022

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Syngenta's Boxer Gold stands up the annual ryegrass challenge of Andrew Plane, mixed farmer at Ganmain in the New South Wales Riverina

Ute guide drives farmers to deal with harmful oestrogenic subclovers

May 30, 2022

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Adama is using drone imagery analysis to bring more value to farmers - Adama Eagle Eye, powered by Agremo analysis, reports take the guesswork out of crop progress

May 26, 2022

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Weed detection technologies taking flight

May 6, 2022

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Weed-suppressive cover crops identified

April 26, 2022

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Big carbon potential from improving existing farmland

April 21, 2022

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Functional design improvements for canola

Researchers boost rice yield by overcoming trait tradeoff between panicle number and size

April 19, 2022

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China launches remote sensing on crops to forecast production and ensure food safety (Global Times)

Predictable farming equals dormant weed seeds

April 18, 2022

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Expert recommends technique to conserve water in rice farming

The Philippines - Rice farmers laud digital seed distribution system

April 13, 2022

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New protein discovery reveals the mechanisms of nitrogen assimilation in plants
藻類に窒素をより多く取り込ませる新しい機構を発見 －低窒素環境での食糧増産にも期待－

March 31, 2022

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A happy relationship between organic matter, yield and nitrogen

March 28, 2022

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Importance of seed dormancy in rice seed production (Krishi Jagran)

March 22, 2022

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Scientists characterize fertilizer uptake by maize in unprecedented detail, opening doors to improved yields - Scientists identify the specific cells and genes in maize roots responsible for nitrate uptake, opening doors to developing better bred maize crops

March 15, 2022

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Nanocarrier spray: better crops without genetic modification

New insights into how wheat roots respond to salinity

March 11, 2022

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Novel wheat varieties facilitate deep sowing to beat the heat of changing climates (Nature Climate Change)

March 4, 2022

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Australia - Syngentas Vibrance seed treatment is ‘key’ to excellent establishment

March 1, 2022

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Secret life of tomatoes: orf137 gene triggers male sterility in tomato plants

February 25, 2022

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Australia - Updated disease ratings prepare growers for high stripe rust risk

New study sheds light on seed vigor control in rice

Nanocarrier spray: Better crops without genetic modification

Modification of tomato breeding traits and plant hormone signaling by Target-AID, the genome-editing system inducing efficient nucleotide substitution - What does a new genome editing tool have to offer?

February 23, 2022

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A 20-year time series data on rice fallows presents an opportunity to increase legume production in India

February 10, 2022

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How do your faba beans grow?

February 7, 2022

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Underwater 'breathing' plants could be key to stress-resistant crops - Researchers examine the formation of air channels in wetland plants, a protective trait that makes them resilient to environmental stresses

February 2, 2022

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Telangana, India - Artificial intelligence helps yield bumper cotton (Telangana Today)

January 25, 2022

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Improve your productivity with better soil - Barenbrug’s Green Manure blend for cover crops in the fallow months

January 12, 2022

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Genetic discovery to improve breeding for disease resistance in wheat

January 11, 2022

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Syngenta’s ‘Vibrance Duo’ formula – revolutionizing seed treatment in Pakistan (DND)

January 7, 2022

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Gene discovered crucial to making crop plants produce clonal seeds
Sleutelgen ontdekt om gewassen zaden te laten maken die genetisch identiek zijn aan moederplant

Gene discovered crucial to making crop plants produce clonal seeds through apomixis - The discovery is expected to lead to major innovations in plant breeding over the coming years

A universal key to solve self-incompatiblity of potatoes

January 5, 2022

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Synchrotron technology sheds light on root distribution

Genetic solution in the works to maintain high barley yields

Cover crops are potentially the world’s largest tool to combat climate change

January 3, 2022

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DST Scientist launches crop disease detection mobile application at Chandigarh University

December 23, 2021

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Australia - New interactive website to help manage widespread pests in Victoria

December 22, 2021

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Translocations on chromosome 6 cause abnormalities during meiosis, resulting in fewer watermelon seeds (Florida News Times)

International Seed Testing Association - Bulking and Sampling Committee announces that the Sampling Calculator has been enhanced with further functionalities

Improving the health of young wheat plant roots under crown rot disease pressure

December 20, 2021

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The Philippines - Interest growing in agriculture’s new breeding techniques (BusinessMirror)

December 16, 2021

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Mechanical scarification speeds up the study of wild oats

December 10, 2021

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Crop improvement programs at ICRISAT get a boost with new phenotyping facilities

November 24, 2021

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New tools on the way to keep ahead of evolving annual ryegrass resistance

November 23, 2021

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Nuclear techniques help Bangladeshi experts develop improved cotton varieties in record time

November 18, 2021

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Plant biology meets computer vision – Interdisciplinary research project reimagines plant phenoty

November 17, 2021

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Australia - Ty Gronow, Bayer Territory Business Manager, talks about the benefits of TruFlex canola

Growing Bayer's TruFlex canola in South Australia

November 12, 2021

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Less water for better crops - Researchers explore how coupling automation with drip irrigation can enhance water use efficiency and productivity, especially in South Asia’s cereal-based systems

November 3, 2021

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Managing stresses the key to better wheat varieties for all (North Queensland Register)

November 2, 2021

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Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (AHRI) - LiDAR to detect and map tall weeds at harvest

November 1, 2021

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Potential for hyperspectral data in crop breeding decisions

October 28, 2021

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Floating farms, salt-resistant rice: Bangladeshis adapt to survive

October 25, 2021

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MYB70: Important transcription factor modulating seed germination and root development

Seaweed extracts could reduce nitrogen fertiliser use

October 19, 2021

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Large study shows regular millet consumption can combat anemia

October 11, 2021

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Significant advantages for Australian growers from new nematicide - Corteva Agriscience Australia is pleased to announce the first global registration of Salibro® Reklemel® active nematicide

China: Why the growth cycle of rice can be split in half (Horti Daily)

October 8, 2021

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Australia - Optimising weed control in barley with Bayer's Mateno Complete; guidelines for the best results

October 5, 2021

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Australia - Improved weed control with new drill-seeded rice herbicide

October 1, 2021

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Australia - Improved weed control with new drill-seeded rice herbicide from Corteva Agriscience

September 24, 2021

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A new tool to strengthen the fight against fall armyworm in Asia - CIMMYT, USAID and partners announce the publication of a guide for integrated pest management of fall armyworm in Asia

September 17, 2021

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The microbial molecule that turns plants into zombies
Bacteriemolecuul verandert planten in zombies

September 14, 2021

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Australian agriculture sets its sights on space (Spatial Source)

September 13, 2021

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Gene vital for drought resistance in rice discovered

August 31, 2021

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Regenerative farming practice knowledge sharing to build soil health

August 25, 2021

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Researchers created a novel AI analysis technique that allows live imaging and concurrent analysis of wheat stomata (AZO Cleantech)

August 23, 2021

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Pusan National University researchers shed light on the early development of rice seeds - They discovered an enzyme essential for the correct growth of endosperm in rice, paving the way to higher yields

New live analysis system for plant stomata, signals exciting progress in climate-change resistant crop development

August 18, 2021

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Maize stover mulching in no-till farming would promote crop yield

August 13, 2021

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New Zealand Trade and Enterprise on IP protection for exporters

Australia - Research provides hope in face of rising crown rot levels

July 7, 2021

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India - Seeding happy, cleaning air: Farmers adopting non-burn tech give hope

July 6, 2021

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Australia - New decision-making tool for yellow leaf spot disease

Chinese researchers reveal the synergistic interplay of stress hormone and growth hormone

July 1, 2021

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New approach can add diversity to crop species without breeding GMOs - Genetic technique edits every chloroplast in a plant, but does not change nuclear DNA of offspring

Engineering broad-spectrum disease-resistant rice by editing multiple susceptibility genes (Journal of Integrative Plant Biology)

June 30, 2021

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Battling cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) with seed treatment (Horti Daily)

June 29, 2021

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DNA barcodes decode the world of soil nematodes - To understand soil ecosystems and contribute to advanced agriculture

June 28, 2021

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“Nuseed Carinata delivers trusted carbon stewardship from field to fuel.” But how is it helping reach climate positive goals and how can it accelerate the shift to net zero energy sources?

June 23, 2021

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Australia - Best practice is key to Helicoverpa insecticide resistance

A bold new data management platform, the Enterprise Breeding System (EBS), is helping breeders harness the power of data, save time, and make the best breeding decisions - CGIAR Excellence in Breeding has just released a faster, more feature-filled version

June 21, 2021

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Western Australia - Drones add to fall armyworm defence armoury

June 11, 2021

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How do plants balance microbial friends and foes?​​

June 10, 2021

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Nicotinamide can 'immunize' plants to protect from fungal disease

How to beat the heat: Memory mechanism allows plants to adapt to heat stress

Implementation of Agro Business Solutions sofware at South Pacific Seeds - by Samantha Harrington, Production Specialist

June 9, 2021

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Overexpression transcription factor in plant improves drought tolerance

June 4, 2021

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India - Certified seed production business plan guide for beginners (Business News)

June 2, 2021

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Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (AHRI) - Don’t poke the bear with Dims and Dens in cereals

May 25, 2021

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Australian grain growers can now tackle sucking pests with Versys advanced aphicide

May 24, 2021

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Wheat hybrid necrosis gene Ne2 provides leaf rust resistance and valuable for breeding new cultivars

May 19, 2021

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Digital precision ag tool helps Nepalese rice farmers breakthrough yield barriers

May 14, 2021

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New screening method could lead to microbe-based replacements for chemical pesticides

May 13, 2021

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Get to know your plants through ionomics

Scientists uncover how resistance proteins protect plants from pathogens

May 7, 2021

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2020 trials in West Australia demonstrate the benchmark performance delivered by Bayer's Velocity herbicide for wild radish control

April 30, 2021

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Advances in smart delivery of pesticide

April 29, 2021

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More rice farmers use drumseeder in Cotabato, The Philippines

Research reveals mechanism of salinity tolerance in Italian ryegrass

April 15, 2021

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Betting on drones as smart agricultural tools for pesticide use in farms

April 7, 2021

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ISTA webinar - How to achieve ISTA accreditation

April 2, 2021

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Processing grass seeds on a new scale

International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture releases updated list of passprot descriptors for crop wild relatives conserved in situ

March 31, 2021

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Scientists identify protein that activates plant response to nitrogen deficiency

A genetic solution to ensure sorghum stands firm

March 29, 2021

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'Animal-stress' signal improves plant drought resilience

March 22, 2021

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Grafting once again demonstrates its value in overcoming plant diseases in the field

March 16, 2021

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NTU Singapore scientists develop device to 'communicate' with plants using electrical signals

March 15, 2021

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Standard digital camera and AI to monitor soil moisture for affordable smart irrigation

March 11, 2021

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How India’s rice production can adapt to climate change challenges

March 9, 2021

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Pungent-variable of sweet chili pepper Shishito: genes and seeds

Plants as protein factories: Antioxidant boosts the yield of valuable biologics

March 4, 2021

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Australia - Read up on golden rules for growing canola

February 24, 2021

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WayBeyond offers agriculture industry an alternative to Microsoft

February 22, 2021

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Western Australia - Digging up solutions to soilborne constraints to boost grain yields

February 19, 2021

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TRY 4 rice variety suitable for sodic soil’ (The Hindu)

February 9, 2021

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What are TALENs and how will they impact global food security?

February 8, 2021

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CGIAR webinar unleashes multidisciplinary approach to climate change and plant health

Australia - Seed Terminator proves its worth at harvest (Farm Weekly)

February 5, 2021

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Nuseed's canola season-long guidelines - Success with a golden opportunity

February 4, 2021

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New eco-friendly technique protects rice plants against devastating fungal infection

Australia - Upwards of 90% weed seed burial with some soil amelioration approaches (WeedSmart)

January 27, 2021

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'You say tomato, I say genomics': Genome sequences for two wild tomato ancestors - University of Tsukuba research team produces genome sequences for two wild ancestors of tomato, opening the way for using novel genes to breed better tomatoes

January 21, 2021

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Impact of above-ground vigour on root architecture in wheat

Adding to the precision farming toolbox

January 18, 2021

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Research brings new insights into watermelon quality - Study reveals the regulatory network of sugar and organic acid in watermelon fruit (Lab Manager)

January 7, 2021

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Chinese scientists uncover gene for rice adaption to low soil nitrogen

The regulatory network of sugar and organic acid in watermelon fruit is revealed

January 5, 2021

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Portable device can quickly detect plant stress - Sensor developed by SMART researchers would allow rapid diagnosis of nutrition deficiency in plants, enabling farmers to maximize crop yield in a sustainable way.

December 11, 2020

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'Off switch' during error-prone cell cycle phase may fix CRISPR's unwanted changes problem

December 8, 2020

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Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) researchers design portable device for fast detection of plant stress

December 7, 2020

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Obtaining plant variety rights in South Korea

December 4, 2020

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Truly growing against the flow - Grafted tomatoes inundated by floodwaters produce fruit—and smiles—for researchers

December 3, 2020

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Australia - Early research to guide insecticide use for fall armyworm

December 2, 2020

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Peeking into the pods of black soybeans - Scientists are getting closer to figuring out how to synthesize a plant pigment that could have medicinal uses

December 1, 2020

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Tweaking carotenoid genes helps tomatoes bring their a-game - A research team led by the University of Tsukuba shows that modern gene editing techniques can help tomato breeders introduce diversity and improve the nutrition and environmental impact of tomato crops

Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (AHRI) insight #150 - The herbicide mixture is greater than the sum of herbicides in the mix

November 30, 2020

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The Philippines - AI-driven drone revolutionizes rice farming; Bayer seeding demo shows (Manila Bulletin)

November 27, 2020

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Matching seed to farmer - New research establishes three new definitions for targeting wheat varieties in India and validates effectiveness of testing in Obregon, Mexico

November 18, 2020

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Turning salt lands into ‘green living haystack’

October 30, 2020

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Aflatoxin rapid detection technology wins Big Data Inspire Challenge 2020

October 29, 2020

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Good practices for vegetable seed production - ISF Vegetable Seed Production Group and APSA Vegetable & Ornamentals Special Interest Group join forces to develop a guide on good practices for healthy vegetable seed production

October 26, 2020

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Pyramiding QTLs controlling tolerance against drought, salinity, and submergence in rice through marker assisted breeding

October 23, 2020

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Storage bags that reduce post-harvest seed losses (The Hindu)

October 20, 2020

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Image-based phenomics examines pasture mixtures – in one pot

October 13, 2020

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In case of fall armyworm, watch this video - A video to be aired on Bangladeshi television shows farmers how to identify the pest and manage a potential infestation

October 9, 2020

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Mystery Solved: How Do Tips of Plants Stay Virus-free?

October 7, 2020

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Bayer's Sakura the consistent performer for annual ryegrass control over many years in Western Australia

Australia - Sakura: the go-to option for annual ryegrass control in Western Victoria

October 6, 2020

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Questions and answers about the fruit and shoot borer resistant eggplant (Bt talong), the first Filipino biotech product

October 2, 2020

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Potential new tool for frost screening in crops - Agricultural scientists and engineers at the University of Adelaide have identified a potential new tool for screening cereal crops for frost damage

September 23, 2020

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A new method for in vivo plant cell imaging with SNAP-tag proteins

September 18, 2020

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Texas Tech University, Nanjing Agricultural University research teams make plant nutrient delivery breakthrough

September 17, 2020

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New tool cuts Russian wheat aphid action threshold guesswork

September 14, 2020

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Scientists find an enzyme that facilitates grafting between different family species

September 9, 2020

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International Seed Testing Association,  - Multi-lingual version of ISTA Sampling Calculator 

September 7, 2020

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New traits identified for salt tolerant wheat

Western Australia - One-stop-shop for Russian wheat aphid information available online

August 27, 2020

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A key molecular switch for controlling seed size

August 25, 2020

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Biochar and zinc application can improve wheat grown in certain soils

August 24, 2020

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Research shows Russian wheat aphid can be managed

August 21, 2020

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Microfluidic chip technology enables rapid multiplex diagnosis of plant viral diseases - Early detection of diseases of crops at a gene level and protection of food safety

August 18, 2020

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Performance of hyperspectral sensors for nitrogen in wheat

August 5, 2020

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International Seed Testing Association's Interactive Certificate – training tool

International Seed Testing Association's Reference PEST List – v6.0 now available online

July 22, 2020

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Novel weed management tactics for for no-till and mixed farming systems in southern Australia

Asian farmers consult vibrant e-plant clinic network in pandemic times 

July 14, 2020

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Genome-wide mapping and allelic fingerprinting provide insights into the genetics of resistance to wheat stripe rust in India, Kenya and Mexico (Nature)

July 7, 2020

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Promising novel approach to control wild radish weed populations

July 3, 2020

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How a molecular "alarm" system in plants protects them from predators - Scientists uncover how oral secretions of the cotton leaf worm trigger defense responses in a plant

July 2, 2020

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Across China: Automato harvest: Artificial intelligence beats farmer in greenhouse keeping (Xinhua)

June 30, 2020

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India - These e-Plant Doctors can help solve farmers’ crop woes in minutes - Here’s how 

June 22, 2020

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Autogrow cracks yield prediction code with FarmRoad

Scientists see how plant roots work in soil to get nourishment (The Asahi Shimbun)

June 12, 2020

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Plant cell gatekeepers' diversity could be key to better crops

June 11, 2020

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Australia - Support for growers eager to capture crop yield potential - A new resource to improve the understanding of in-season nitrogen requirements of crops, has been collated through a collaborative project led by the University of Adelaide

June 9, 2020

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Rewiring plant reproduction for higher seed yields in sorghum and cowpea

June 4, 2020

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Australia - Chickpea row spacing debate still fierce (The Weekly Times)

May 20, 2020

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India - A technology that allows farmers to sow paddy seeds directly could be a solution to shortage of migrant transplantation labourers during lockdown (The Indian Express)

May 11, 2020

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Best practice key to keeping insecticide resistance in check

May 1, 2020

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Paddock Practices: 10 Dos and Don’ts when inoculating legumes (GRDC)

April 23, 2020

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Good news for the wheat-sensitive among us - New research has heralded a promising step for sufferers of wheat sensitivity or allergy

April 21, 2020

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Prime editing optimized for rice and wheat - Prime editing, a new genome editing approach, has great potential for plant breeding and functional genomic research (Asian Scientist)

April 10, 2020

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USDA-ARS scientists and colleagues find a new tool to combat fusarium head blight in wheat

April 8, 2020

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Advancing robotics in the Australian vegetable industry (Fresh Plaza)

April 7, 2020

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Australia - Growing pulses in 2020 – new resources to get you going

March 30, 2020

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Australia - Seed destructors beat spraying and burning jobs (Farm Weekly)

March 25, 2020

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Rice Crop Manager Philippines now available as an Android application

March 24, 2020

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Chickpea's trick can help mustard fight fungi (Research Matters)

March 20, 2020

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Australia - Tactics for feathertop Rhodes grass management

‘Golden goose’ of salt tolerant wheat varieties to begin field trials - A new strain of salt-tolerant bread wheat with genes that can be traced back to wild relatives will begin field trials in Australia this year (The Leads South Australia)

March 13, 2020

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Indian scientists from Agharkar Research Institute identify bacteria capable of methane mitigation in rice plants (Indus Dictum)

March 10, 2020

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Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture develops new salinity, flood tolerant rice (The Financial Express)

March 6, 2020

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Agriculture Victoria - Segregating for grain quality on-farm using new technologies

March 4, 2020

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Western Australia - Grains Research Updates 2020: Trials examine break crop options to manage soilborne pests and diseases

Paddock preparation for a successful pasture

February 27, 2020

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Computed tomography scanning wheat grains for stress tolerance - Scientists have developed a computed tomography (CT) scanning method for screening large samples of wheat for drought and heat tolerance.

February 25, 2020

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Australia - New tool to aid stripe rust in-crop decision making

Western Australia - Variety selection and sowing date important considerations under future climate scenarios

February 19, 2020

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New technology to speed up the development of more resilient pulse crops

February 12, 2020

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Australia - Untangling root knot nematode for better cucurbits and fruiting vegetables

January 29, 2020

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International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) Bulking and Sampling Committee has created a Sampling Calculator, which may be installed as an application on a Desktop, Android or iOS device

January 17, 2020

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New technology can ‘sniff out’ crop diseases

January 8, 2020

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Scientists develop biomolecules to help farmers grow climate (Pune Mirror)

December 26, 2019

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Australian technology destroys weed seeds (Brownfield Ag News)

Australia - Managing weed seeds in tough seasons

December 18, 2019

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University of Delaware study shows how India can help itself by diversifying its crop production

December 13, 2019

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Australia - Crown rot fight can now begin with Syngenta's Vibrance

Cotton Seed Distributors launches a new tool to estimate the date of first flower

November 29, 2019

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Identification of soybean seed varieties based on hyperspectral imaging technology (MDPI)

November 28, 2019

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Harvest weed seed control – does it have a fit in the high rainfall zone?

Agriculture Victoria scientists identify a bug and a mite that could help tackle one of Australia’s worst agricultural weeds – silverleaf nightshade

November 25, 2019

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Australia - Tips to maximise potential of seed retained after a tough year

Sorghum, an effective response to climate change
Sorgo, una risposta efficace ai cambiamenti climatici

November 21, 2019

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Incotec presents a wide variety of seed solutions at the annual congress of the Asia & Pacific Seed Association - Could there be one solution for all crops in Asia?

November 8, 2019

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Australia - New mode of action for superior canola seedling protection

Australia - New digital ag research station to help future proof our farms

November 4, 2019

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Genetic patterns associated with plant immunity

October 30, 2019

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Outsmarting the enemy through proactive rice science

October 21, 2019

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Australia - Research equips growers with mungbean disease advice

October 18, 2019

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Cameras can see beyond a plant’s surface for trait ID

October 7, 2019

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Helping growers in Malaysia increase yield and income

September 30, 2019

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Using the digital seed catalog and seed roadmap for better access to seed information

September 27, 2019

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Australian wheat shows resistance to devastating disease

‘Over expression’ of three wheat genes linked to yield gains

September 25, 2019

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Genetic modification not the only path to low methane grass (New Zealand Herald)

September 18, 2019

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Genetic code to increase the size of rice grain cracked (Deccan Herald)

September 3, 2019

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Western Australia - Research set to uncover secrets of canola pest

August 28, 2019

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Western Australia - iLime app aids investments to boost crop yields

Agritech startup CropIn to work with Punjab government for seed potato traceability (TechCircle)

August 21, 2019

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The mechanism that controls Chinese cabbage flowering

A bumper crop courtesy of artificial intelligence - How Plantect guards against plant diseases

August 16, 2019

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Decoding the scent of a plant - The plant and animal kingdoms are rich in odours that function as key communication modules; have the herbivores learnt to 'smell' these chemicals and counteract?

Discovery of how to relieve a bottleneck in the process by which plants transform sunlight into food may have a major impact in food crops

August 13, 2019

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New drought monitoring system will reduce climate risks for South Asian farmers - After Afghanistan, Nepal, and Pakistan, the Regional Drought Monitoring and Outlook System extends its coverage to Bangladesh

August 12, 2019

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Happy Seeder can reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions while making profits for farmers

August 9, 2019

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Research delivers barley head loss insights

July 31, 2019

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Australia - Maize research highlights yield increase potential

Punjab to introduce seed potato tracebility and certification using blockchain technology (PotatoPro)

July 29, 2019

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Australia - Crop assessment project proves drone accuracy (The Lead South Australia)

July 26, 2019

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NASA-inspired speed breeding for crop improvement to feed the future (NowScience)

July 22, 2019

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See how Bayer's Serenade Opti controls bacterial spot in tomatoes

Copper tolerance research targets Bayer's Serenade Opti as an alternative for disease control in vegetables

July 19, 2019

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Introduction to the protection of new plant varieties in China (Lexology)

July 10, 2019

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Western Australia - Testing available for insecticide resistance in redlegged earth mite

July 8, 2019

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Researchers can finally modify plant mitochondrial DNA - Tool could ensure genetic diversity of crops

Chinese scientists develop gene-edited soybean that can grow in warmer climates (South China Morning Post)

New CRISPR/Cas9 toolkits for efficient genome editing in rice

July 4, 2019

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Australia - Using next generation genetic testing to give growers a competitive boost

June 17, 2019

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Speeding breeding and other ways of feeding 10 billion people

June 14, 2019

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Scientists unravel the fungus responsible for Sheath Blight disease in rice (The Hindu BusinessLine)

June 5, 2019

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System uses plants to lure fall armyworm away from maize fields - Scientists in Nepal are evaluating push-pull cropping systems as a pest control method

May 28, 2019

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Variable water cycles have a greater impact on wheat growth and soil nitrogen response than constant watering

May 24, 2019

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A 'crisper' method for gene editing in fungi - Scientists devise a novel genome editing method for filamentous fungi, based on the CRISPR/Cas9 platform

May 19, 2019

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India - Research raises hope for revival of indigenous rice (The New Indian Express)

May 8, 2019

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New gene metrics eliminate hit-or-miss in emerging rice breeding technologies

May 7, 2019

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Genes that can climate-proof chickpea identified (SciDev.Net)

May 3, 2019

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Scientists move a step closer to drought-tolerant soybean variety (India Science Wire)

May 2, 2019

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Bacteria help rice survive drought – study

May 1, 2019

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Scientists reveal the relationship between root microbiome and nitrogen use efficiency in rice

Wild barley reveals drought tolerant traits that could improve elite cultivars

April 21, 2019

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Australia- New x-ray machine saving rare seeds from death at the National Seed Bank (The Canberra Times)

April 19, 2019

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Indian scientists develop salt tolerant rice variety (The Hindu BusinessLine)

April 4, 2019

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Australia - Seed terminator harvest weed seed control unit finds its groove (Queensland Country Life)

April 1, 2019

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‘Depressed’ plants' - Research in a new paper shows that the interaction of plants and soil fungi – mycorrhiza – does not always benefit the plant.

March 29, 2019

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Texas A&M AgriLife rice researcher addresses extended flooding plant survival

March 28, 2019

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SMART novel nanotube carriers may revolutionise gene-delivery in live plant

March 27, 2019

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Discovery to help wheat cope with salty soils

March 26, 2019

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BayWa setzt weltweit ersten kommerziell genutzten Pflück-Roboter ein - Künstliche Intelligenz in der Apfelernte

March 6, 2019

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Australia - Treat seed ahead of 2019 plant to reduce barley loose smut

March 1, 2019

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Living together: how legume roots accommodate two distinct microbial partners

CSIRO gene breakthrough sees long, unfurling tendril hold the key to future of wheat in drying climate (ABC)

February 27, 2019

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Control seed-borne diseases and achieve Rooting Power

February 25, 2019

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Australia - Technology could chip away at weed problem

February 15, 2019

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Western Australia - Early warning system to help protect crops from canola disease

February 11, 2019

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Seed enhancement techniques in pulses (Technology Times Pakistan)

February 4, 2019

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Harvesting wild genes gives crops renewed resistance to disease - Method allows cheap and fast transfer of disease-resistance genes

Supply chain integrity and blockchain company Security Matters advances agricultural seed integrity technology towards commercialisation (Small Caps)

January 30, 2019

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Pakistan - Seed coating, a technique for increasing crop yield (Technology Times) 

January 29, 2019

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Australia might have the answer to herbicide-resistant 'superweeds' (Civil Eats)

January 27, 2019

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Seed Terminator is Harvest Weed Seed Control; Simplified - With over 80 machines, over 5 colours and countless models this Harvest Weed Seed Control (HWSC) has been proven in the paddock (Farming Ahead)

January 24, 2019

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Sesame breeding advances (Queensland Country Life)

January 21, 2019

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Australia - Disease diagnostic service can now test for sclerotinia

January 20, 2019

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Australia - New low cost, vertical weed seed destructor to ramp up war on weeds (Grain Central)

January 15, 2019

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India - Evidence Hubs in Odisha help farmers select the best rice seed varieties

Pea plants conditioned like Pavlov's dog in research seeking to break new ground (ABC News)

January 9, 2019

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Pakistan - Despite a few difficulties facing direct seeded rice technology, numerous solutions exist to handle these issues (Technology Times)

January 6, 2019

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Científicos chinos logran clonar semillas de arroz híbrido 

Des scientifiques chinois réussissent à développer des semences clonales à partir de riz hybride (Xinhua)

Australia - Lots to like about lupins (Farm Weekly)

December 17, 2018

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Malaysia - Lessons on rice breeding from Japan (New Straits Times)

Australia - Research plants hope for our future crops (Newcastle Herald)

Australia - New guide to pulse crop success in acid soils

December 14, 2018

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Seed priming: a way towards improving seed quality (Technology Times Pakistan )

November 27, 2018

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Research shows vertical farming has limits (The New Zealand Herald)

November 5, 2018

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Australia - Late crop herbicide application (crop topping) on barley

October 15, 2018

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Syngenta's Vibrance Premium, the perfect partner for integrated disease management 

October 11, 2018

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Improving food crop yields using blue-green algae

September 24, 2018

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Australia - Pepper disease management: resource library

September 20, 2018

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China is making its vegetables grow bigger, faster and stronger ... using electricity (South China Morning Post)

September 5, 2018

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Protecting rice plants by exploiting their natural defences - Analysis of chemical signals sent by plants under attack by brown planthopper could help in natural control of pest

August 21, 2018

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Seeding a new green revolution - Researchers at the University of Oxford and the Chinese Academy of Sciences discover a new gene which improves yields of cereal crops such as wheat and rice, using less fertilizer

Australia - Machine vision systems 'seek and destroy' weeds in-crop (Grain Central)

August 1, 2018

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Nichia turns vegetables into medicinal plants with LED lighting (LEDinside)

July 29, 2018

---

Protecting intellectual property in plants in Australia (Lexology)

July 25, 2018

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Curtin University researchers share secret seed recipe for better biodiversity

July 24, 2018

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On the path of most resistance – hunting combined heat/drought stress tolerant crops

July 23, 2018

---

Australia - Sorghum herbicide tolerance technology debuts on Queensland farm (Grain Central)

Western Australia - Frost ID Guide for cereals the coolest ute accessory 

July 17, 2018

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Scientists reveal expression networks and inheritance patterns in castor bean seeds

Chickpea can mine phosphorus bound in soils

July 12, 2018

---

Extracting and cleaning tomato and pepper seeds in Vietnam

Where innovation shines! Syngenta Seedcare at the Worldseed Congress in Brisbane 

July 4, 2018

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Biopesticide harpin to boost plant immunity, control fungal infections (The Hindu Business Line)

June 20, 2018

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Deficit drip irrigation techniques help to improve cotton production in Xinjiang: study

June 6, 2018

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Rice grown by Chinese scientists using seawater in Dubai’s deserts (South China Morning Post)

Gene discovery may yield lettuce that will sprout in hot weather

June 5, 2018

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Chinese scientists boost the production of oil plant Sapium sebiferum by "transsexual surgery" on its flowers

Australia - New genetic resources will aid ongoing fight against yellow spot 

May 31, 2018

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Candidate gene for drought tolerance found in wheat

May 30, 2018

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Australia - Post-emergent herbicide trials target wild radish control, crop safety

Australia - New seed treatment from Bayer SeedGrowth gets thumbs up from graders

May 14, 2018

---

Plant peptide spells relief from salty stress

May 9, 2018

---

The Rice Integrative Genomics Workbench in Galaxy (RIGby), a new analysis tool developed for rice researchers

May 8, 2018

---

Scientists unravel mechanism of stress tolerance in tomato (Outlook)

May 3, 2018

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Australia - How weed-competitive wheat can help manage herbicide resistance (North Queensland Register)

April 24, 2018

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Newly discovered hormone helps keep plants from dehydrating

April 20, 2018

---

Australia - Research helps growers maximise wheat crop performance

April 19, 2018

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Modern science shows Roman wheat farming advice was highly accurate

Enhancing seed quality in Sri Lanka through improved drying and storage 

Australia - Paddock Practices: Canola - linking variety choice to time of sowing, to drive profitability of early sown canola

April 13, 2018

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Seed treatments an important tool in Russian wheat aphid control

Australia - Grass control trials reinforce the strength of Sakura despite variable conditions

April 9, 2018

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Competitive crops can boost weed control

April 3, 2018

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Australian vine can boost soybean yield, study says

Apuntes técnicos girasol: el jopo y las soluciones existentes (Semillas LG)

March 26, 2018

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Western Australia - New online tool to boost canola crop nutrition 

March 22, 2018

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New rapid diagnostic pest test to aid Western Australia's grains industry

March 14, 2018

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Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad's novel composite keeps tomatoes fresh for 30 days (The Hindu)

March 13, 2018

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Indian Institute of Vegetable Research scientists unravel the mechanism of stress tolerance in tomato (Outlook)

March 12, 2018

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Western Australia - Improving crop productivity by overcoming soil constraints

March 9, 2018

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Plantwise trials image recognition app Plantix in India

March 8, 2018

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Australian drone technology assisting a significant step in crop tolerance to heat and drought stress (Future Directions International)

March 1, 2018

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Technology gives Australian canola growers a leg-up against blackleg

February 27, 2018

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India - Isolation of plant DNA made easier, with new kit (Times of India)

February 26, 2018

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Western Australia - New app for canola growers to manage blackleg disease

February 23, 2018

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Western Australia - Digital resource to help drive lupin profitability

Research reveals options to minimise yield penalties from continuous wheat 

February 19, 2018

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Apps, traps and LAMPs help protect Western Australia's grain crops

February 18, 2018

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International Rice Research Institute team develops a tool that tracks and stops bacterial blight outbreaks in rice

February 16, 2018

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Australia - Plan to avoid Phytophthora root rot on chickpeas with GRDC video

February 14, 2018

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Problems with herbicide-resistant weeds become crystal clear

February 13, 2018

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Can the grains industry be revolutionised with robotics?

February 11, 2018

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Mutation in single rice gene cancels interspecific hybrid sterility

February 6, 2018

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Open flower for wheat seed production - Research found that a plant survival mechanism observed in wheat and barley flowers may be exploited to promote cross-pollination

February 2, 2018

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Research indicates promising tomato potato psyllid control for growers

Researchers learn from plant viruses to protect crops - Plants are locked in an ancient arms race with hostile viruses, but genome editing is giving crops the upper hand (The Scientist)

GRDC Grains Research Update to focus on the world’s first crop grown exclusively using autonomous vehicles and drones

February 1, 2018

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How manipulating the plant microbiome could improve agriculture (The Scientist)

January 30, 2018

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‘Wild’ genes open up opportunities for healthier, climate-smart rice

January 29, 2018

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Designing a field trial with the big picture in mind

Breakthrough in the battle against Ug99

India - Dutch technology for storage of aflatoxin-free seeds offered to Telangana State (The Hindu)

January 26, 2018

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India - Seed growers protest violation of memorandum of understanding by Odisha State Seeds Corporation (The New Indian Express)

January 22, 2018

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Philippines - App for smart rice crop management now available

January 18, 2018

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Scientists find a "thermostat" in plant immunity

January 17, 2018

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RNAi: the silencing achiever

January 15, 2018

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The cow friendly grass protector

Endophyte: from serendipity to design

January 12, 2018

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International collaboration leads to new TC transplantation method (Horti Daily)

Preparation key to success with seed treatment

January 9, 2018

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Scientists are speed breeding plants in a race to beat climate change (Popular Science)

January 8, 2018

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PhilRice experts reveal ways to control the brown plant hopper, a rice-damaging pest

January 5, 2018

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Feeding the future of agriculture with vertical farming - The technology-driven model of agriculture may offer a means to address farm output and food security in the years to come (Stanford Social Innovation Review)

January 4, 2018

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Panasonic unveils autonomous tomato picker in Tokyo, Japan (Internet of Business)

January 2, 2018

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Space age plant breeding lights the way for future crops

Nueva técnica permite hasta seis cosechas de trigo al año (Europa Press)

University of Queensland develops speed breeding technique (The Weekly Times)

Speed breeding technique sows seeds of new green revolution

December 26, 2017

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India - Why seed treatment is essential (Business of Agriculture)

December 22, 2017

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Holistic approach stressed for boosting wheat yield (BSS News)

December 21, 2017

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Wheat disease breakthrough to help feed the world - Scientists have isolated the very first rust pathogen gene that wheat plants detect to 'switch on' resistance

December 19, 2017

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Chinese scientists reveal a novel signaling pathway for chilling tolerance in rice

December 18, 2017

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Boosting rice production in the face of climate change

December 15, 2017

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Thailand rice industry stakeholders receive training on improved postharvest management 

Bayer, protecting yields in Russia, Ukraine and the Asia-Pacific region

December 14, 2017

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Australia - Fighting feathertop Rhodes grass with new GRDC videos

December 12, 2017

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Wild relatives break open door to Ascochyta-resistant chickpeas (Grain Central)

December 10, 2017

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Genetic assessment of squash genomes in related species (JD Supra)

December 5, 2017

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The dry chain: Reducing postharvest losses and improving food safety in humid climates

December 1, 2017

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Queensland, Australia - Easy-to-use, crop guide for maize growers

November 30, 2017

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Sensitive sensor system sees plants as individuals (Grain Central)

November 27, 2017

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Biostimulants: enabling stronger crops - Agricultural practices are constantly evolving and the use of Biostimulants in plant production systems is increasing year by year with the objective of improving crop productivity

November 22, 2017

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Philips Lighting to install its first LED grow light project in New Zealand at Gourmet Mokai

November 20, 2017

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Making rice production easier and more profitable through plant science

November 16, 2017

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Bayer SeedGrowth New Zealand: local expertise for maximum efficiency

November 14, 2017

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New map of worldwide croplands supports food and water security - India has the highest net cropland area while South Asia and Europe are considered agricultural capitals of the world

Want to eat more veggies? There’s an app for that - Scientists have come up with an innovative approach to tackling Australia's poor vegetable intake, with the launch of a new app that challenges people to eat more veggies

November 13, 2017

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Food Safety Supercharger lands in Australia

November 12, 2017

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Australia - Canberra entrepreneurs preparing to launch world's first multi-purpose gardening robot (The RiotACT)

November 10, 2017

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ICRISAT researchers make peanuts free of aflatoxin (The Hindu)

November 9, 2017

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Australia - Seed testing and dressings key smut strategies

November 6, 2017

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Collaboration provides hope in the battle against mycotoxin-induced cancer in the developing world (Forbes)

Swapping where crops are grown could feed an extra 825 million people

Australia - New research could help sorghum growers predict disease risk

November 2, 2017

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Western Australia - Harvest lupins for seed sooner, rather than later

November 1, 2017

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Iso-Seq analysis of polyploid cotton yields important discoveries for fiber breeding

October 31, 2017

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Flour power to boost food security

October 30, 2017

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New tool predicts risk of plant disease and infestation worldwide - The algorithms provide an efficient method for identifying potential outbreaks and anticipating biological invasions or spreading of disease

The Genome Variation Map: a data repository of genome variations in BIG Data Center, Beijing Institute of Genomics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

Hot rod technology could help reduce harvester fires

October 27, 2017

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Seed and fertiliser coating technology shows potential

October 24, 2017

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High sugar ryegrasses offer dual solution to New Zealand farmers

October 23, 2017

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Australia - Agronomists on course to tackle cereal root diseases

October 19, 2017

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IRRI, GrainPro introduce advanced hermetic rice storage tech in Vietnam 

Steroids for crops? Not quite, but peptides could revolutionise how food is grown

October 18, 2017

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Zim-probes could be a game changer for crop research and irrigation scheduling (North Queensland Register)

October 16, 2017

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Why quality product is important when it comes to treated seed

October 13, 2017

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Research to unlock the mystery of frost impact on wheat

Smartphone camera from Makuta Amenity Co. used to estimates taste and nutrients of vegetables (Japan Today)

October 12, 2017

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Western Australia - MyCrop diagnostic tool updated 

October 11, 2017

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IRRI presents climate-smart solutions for rice research 

October 10, 2017

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Three technologies that are changing agriculture in Bangladesh

October 9, 2017

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Australia - Stay one step ahead of blackleg disease in canola   

October 6, 2017

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Modified peptides could boost plant growth and development (Phys.Org)

October 4, 2017

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Global rice conference promotes low-carbon climate-smart rice

October 2, 2017

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Grafting helps pepper plants deal with drought (SciDev.Net)

October 1, 2017

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Vietnamese scientists invent light to control plant flowering (VietNamNet Bridge)

September 29, 2017

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Western Australia - New resource for advice about aphids 

September 26, 2017

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Seed Terminator hammers weed seeds to death (AgWeb)

September 22, 2017

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Clue to pearl millet’s heat tolerance may help fight climate chaos (Thompson Reuter Foundation)

September 18, 2017

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Australia - New frontier in heat-tolerant wheat to counter climate extremes (Grain Central)

Digital resource a boost for Western Australia's barley industry

September 15, 2017

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Western Australia - Cereal disease yield loss data on the horizon

September 13, 2017

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Oritain provides cotton industry with compelling traceability solution - New technology gives cotton and textile industry  scientific traceability solution 

September 8, 2017

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LAMP: a visual, fast and low-cost diagnostic device to fight dry root rot in chickpeas, a deadly emerging disease

Mew Zealand - The DairyNZ Forage Value Index (FVI) is an independent, region specific, profit-based index for short-term and perennial ryegrass cultivars

September 6, 2017

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Western Australian growers put combine-integrated Harrington Seed Desctructor to the test (Grain Central)

September 5, 2017

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Life in the fast lane: how plants avoid traffic jams

Dissection of genetic network underlying important agronomic traits accelerates modern breeding in soybean

September 3, 2017

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Getting weed seeds into the chaff fraction (WeedSmart)

September 1, 2017

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Microwave technology trialled to eradicate significant weeds

August 30, 2017

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Stemming the tide of herbicide resistance

Australia - New approach to barley disease shows results

August 28, 2017

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Austrlian growers embrace new leaf rust treatment from Syngenta

August 18, 2017

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Transcriptome association explains wheat spike architecture

Material-independent nanocoating antimicrobial spray significantly extends the shelf life of produce

August 15, 2017

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Peridiam: Coating solutions from Bayer SeedGrowth for challenging treatment demands around the globe

August 14, 2017

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Waterlogging tolerant barley breakthrough - In a breakthrough for barley growers, trial work in Western Australia has successfully tested varieties with a new waterlogging tolerance gene (Farming Ahead)

August 8, 2017

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Plants learn to forget stressful weather events to rapidly recover

August 4, 2017

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Western Australia - High-tech smart traps tested in grainbelt

August 2, 2017

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Strategic management boosts sorghum yield

August 1, 2017

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Nematodes, the demon hidden beneath 

July 31, 2017

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Chineses desenvolvem arroz que combate envelhecimento celular

July 25, 2017

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Australia - How to treat seed-borne and soil-borne diseases in potato crops

Australia - Alternative crop sequences deliver results

July 20, 2017

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Protecting plant innovations: patents in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand (The National Law Review)

July 19, 2017

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Parasitic worms may lead to agricultural stem cell breakthrough

July 18, 2017

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Evolution of the fungus that is devastating wheat crops

July 16, 2017

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Australia - Harvest weed seed control is now mainstream

July 12, 2017

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Need a tool to push the potential of your barley crop?

July 7, 2017

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ICRISAT offers hands-on training for modernizing crop breeding programs

July 4, 2017

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Growing rice faster – uncovering the triggers behind early canopy closure

June 30, 2017

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2017 Genomic Open-source Breeding Informatics Initiative (GOBII) hackathon helps improve current genomic data management system

June 27, 2017

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Lending plants a hand to survive drought - Australian National University researchers find a new way to help plants better survive drought by enhancing their natural ability to preserve water

June 23, 2017

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Reduced weed seed shattering by silencing a cultivated rice gene: strategic mitigation for escaped transgenes (Transgenic Research)

How to get rid of weeds by crossing them with GM crops - Domesticating weeds in order to destroy them (The Economist)

June 18, 2017

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Australian farmer's weed-destroying invention, the Harrington Seed Destructor, draws worldwide interest (ABC)

June 16, 2017

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Apps help growers gauge soil moisture levels

June 15, 2017

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Could robots replace honeybees as pollinators? (Vegetable Growers News)

June 14, 2017

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Australia - Seed cleaners help growers improve germination, fight herbicide resistance (Grain Central)

June 13, 2017

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Assess variety and cost before reseeding canola

June 9, 2017

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Cascadilla: A new tool for crop breeders to efficiently manage huge volumes of genomic data

June 8, 2017

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The conversation between plants and soil - Plants release chemicals that ‘talk’ to the soil and, by joining the conversation, we could reduce our massive reliance on planet-harming artificial fertilisers

June 7, 2017

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Highly safe biocontainment strategy hopes to encourage greater use of GMOs

June 6, 2017

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Descubren arroz transgénico tolerante a sequía - El estudio se llevó a cabo por científicos del instituto RIKEN de Japón (El Observador)

June 5, 2017

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Queensland, Australia - Watch and act to manage Ascochyta blight in chickpeas

June 1, 2017

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Relationship between root morphology and grain yield of wheat in north-western New South Wales, Australia

May 31, 2017

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Australia - Blackleg defence options still available for canola growers

May 26, 2017

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Australian Plant Phenomics Facility: supporting the agricultural industry through R&D to deliver successful new products to market

Would you like to measure seed flow using small amounts of seed? (Centor Oceania)

Incotec launches three new seed solutions for corn

May 25, 2017

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Scientists reveal epigenetic regulation of tomato fruit ripening

P is the word when it comes to chickpeas

May 24, 2017

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The future of farming: Japan goes vertical and moves indoors - Spread, Fujitsu and AeroFarms are growing vegetables hydroponically, with successful yields (South China Morning Post)

May 23, 2017

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Breakthrough pigeonpea genome re-sequencing will lead to superior varieties and make the pulse more affordable

May 22, 2017

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Western Australia - Delayed sowing canola risks

May 19, 2017

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A step closer to salt tolerant chickpea crops

Farming without soil: new Japanese tech makes growing fruit and vegetables possible in any environment - Japanese experts make a breakthrough in farming technology, using polymer film to grow food (South China Morning Post)

May 17, 2017

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Timing vital for boosting wheat yields

New strains of rice may help fight China's diabetes scourge (Bloomberg)

May 14, 2017

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Fighting diabetes with new rice strains to help China stem growing scourge (The Straits Times)

May 12, 2017

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Alternative seed systems help unfavorable rice areas combat poverty 

Plasma protection for rice crops

May 10, 2017

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Canberra, Camille and the Cropatron at the Australian Plant Phenomics Facility’s node at CSIRO Agriculture and Food

May 2, 2017

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Western Australia - Wheat and barley fact sheets help growers maximise profits

April 28, 2017

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Nature plants a seed of engineering inspiration - Humidity-responsive burrowing of seeds inspires scientists to model the mechanism and find more efficient ways to penetrate soil for agricultural applications (AIP)

April 14, 2017

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Chemicals that cure malaria can kill weeds too

April 13, 2017

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Best seed, best establishment, fewer weeds (WeedSmart)

April 7, 2017

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A PP2C allele underlying a QTL enhances seed weight in soybean

April 6, 2017

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Sweet as Raspberry Pi: TERN’s new sensor technology for easier, cheaper ecosystem surveillance

April 4, 2017

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Getting to the root of plant zinc health

April 3, 2017

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Pakistan - Mung bean, cultivated in a diverse range of environmental conditions (The Nation)

March 31, 2017

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Provitamin A biofortification of crop plants: a gold rush with many miners (Current Opinion in Biotechnology)

March 30, 2017

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Australia - Wheat-on-wheat protected by Syngenta's in-furrow fungicide Uniform

March 27, 2017

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New rice strain could help farmers predetermine harvest time - Flowering time manipulated with common agrochemicals

Nitrogen foraging ability of plants relies on mobile shoot-root hormone signal - Research at Nagoya University uncovers molecular shoot-to-root signal in nitrogen-starved plants, revealing role for mobile plant hormone

March 26, 2017

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New Zealand - Seed & Field Services Ltd., Autumn Newsletter 2017

March 23, 2017

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How plants can tell friend from foe (Phys.Org)

March 16, 2017

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University of Southern Queensland research saves crops from devastating worms (Brisbane Times)

March 15, 2017

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Novel mechanism that detains mobile genes in plant genome

March 8, 2017

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Asian researchers “test drive” new web-based app that helps farmers produce environmentally sustainable rice 

March 6, 2017

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Researchers develop a new genome editing technology via a designed toxin-antitoxin cassette

March 2, 2017

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Making smaller splashes for pesticides - A solution that clings to plant leaves could make pesticide application more efficient and minimize soil contamination

February 22, 2017

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Modifying fat content in soybean oil with the molecular scissors Cpf1 - Successful inactivation of two genes in soybean using CRISPR-Cpf1 

February 20, 2017

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Precision breeding improves rice cultivars

February 17, 2017

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“The Art and Science of Rust Pathology and Applied Plant Breeding” - An online course

February 16, 2017

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Modifying fat content in soybean oil with the molecular scissors Cpf1 - Successful inactivation of two genes in soybean using CRISPR-Cpf1

Sun protection and diversity could be key to more productive rice crops

February 15, 2017

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Australia - The launch of foliar fungicide, Aviator Xpro, by Bayer for the 2017 season is expected to set a new disease control standard in canola and chickpeas, and for other crops in the future

Australia - Fenix III metering system improves seeding accuracy for Seed Hawk air carts (Weekly Times Now)

Robots meet indoor farming

February 14, 2017

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New peptide hormone aids waterproof barrier formation in plant root

February 10, 2017

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Plasmas promote protein introduction in plants

Real time, real results for plant phenotyping

February 9, 2017

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Soybeans, super scientists & the world’s strongest material

January 27, 2017

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RNA clay offers green alternative to plant pesticides (SciDev.Net)

January 20, 2017

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Western Australia Grains Research Updates 2017 – Narrow rows deliver weed control and yield bonus 

Germplasm Enhancement for Increasing Groundnut Productivity and Production in West and Central Africa (ICRISAT)

January 19, 2017

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Australia - Forage brassicas provide an excellent return on investment

January 16, 2017

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European lessons shared on fungicide resistance 

January 11, 2017

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‘Gene-silencing’ technique is a game-changer for crop protection

January 10, 2017

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Divide and rule, or how plant diversity increases the sustainability of their resistance

January 6, 2017

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New app from Monsanto Australia puts grain pricing information in the hands of growers

January 5, 2017

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Minister lays out hi-tech agriculture solutions (Viet Nam News)

December 26, 2016

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Space cucumbers reveal secrets of plant survival (Science Daily)

December 22, 2016

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Harnessing medical technology and global partnerships to drive gains in food crop productivity

December 21, 2016

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Australian Plant Phenomics Facility announces that the new DroughtSpotter precision irrigation platform has been fully tested and commissioned

December 20, 2016

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Testing can guide plan of attack against nematodes 

Dust-off testing now available at Centor Oceania

December 15, 2016

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H2O2 and Ca2+ signals intergrated to enhance perennial ryegrass acclimation to salt stresses

December 14, 2016

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Australia - Harvest results a win for weed seed destructor (Stock & Land)

Phenotyping takes to the skies

December 5, 2016

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Highly efficient genome engineering in flowering plants ~ Development of a rapid method to knockout genes in Arabidopsis thaliana

November 30, 2016

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Protecting new plant varieties under Thai law (Lexology)

November 29, 2016

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Coming of age: Robots in farms (SciDev.Net)

November 25, 2016

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Young ‘techno-preneurs’ develop device to combat crop heat stress

November 18, 2016

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How turning off a plant's sunshield can grow bigger crops (Science)

November 16, 2016

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Life is better with a “fun-gi”

November 13, 2016

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Plant’s POEM: “No need to fertilize, for increase in seed size” ~ Expectations for robust crop production under various environmental condition

November 10, 2016

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Western Australia - New seed and fertiliser coating technology to boost crop yields

November 9, 2016

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Dwarf corn hybrids :the way towards Next significant yield jump in corn

November 7, 2016

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CIMMYT - Taking aim at climate change

November 1, 2016

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New web page to help manage expanding 2,4-D resistance problem in Australia 

October 31, 2016

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DNA methylation affects superiority of hybrid plants - Discovery could be used in efficient breeding of high-yield vegetables

Australia - Keep ahead of disease with diagnostic testing 

October 26, 2016

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PrecisionHawk brings its drone data platform to Australia

Discovery set to make food and flowers last longer (Phys Org)

October 25, 2016

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Legumes like lentils, beans and pulses need to double to improve Australia's soil and lower fertiliser use (ABC)

Field day spotlight on Tasmania's hyper yielding cereals project

October 24, 2016

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PhD student from the Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics investigates aspects of drought tolerance in barley

"Sea-rice" developed by Zhanjiang scientist to be planted across China - A uniquely hardy type of grain that can grow in soil with very high saline-alkali content and is highly resistant to pests and diseases

October 21, 2016

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Scientists show how plants turn a “light switch” on and off

Western Australia - Timely budworm control can protect lupin crop yields 

October 19, 2016

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New South Wales, Australia - Forage crop options for successful systems 

October 18, 2016

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New Zealand - Syngenta's Solvigo, smart new chemistry for controlling onion thrips

October 13, 2016

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When cabbages get stressed they adopt human solutions

October 12, 2016

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Novel technique to study root system architecture brings breakthrough in chickpea crop production

October 11, 2016

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'Snotty gobble' could be good weed controller

October 10, 2016

---

Sufficient sample size to study seed germination (Australian Journal of Botany)

Chinese scientists control major cotton disease, verticillium dahliae wilt, with gene technology

October 7, 2016

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Horticulture hub for robot research at the University of Sydney's Australian Centre for Field Robotics could bear fruit within a couple of years, even in internet blackspots (ABC)

October 6, 2016

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How plants grow new lateral roots - New method uses 3-D live imaging

October 4, 2016

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Tomato king Kagome leads with high-tech greenhouses (Nikkei Asian Review)

September 28, 2016

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PhilRice develops software for grain quality evaluation

September 23, 2016

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Breakthrough in salt-tolerance in plants research

September 22, 2016

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Super-fast breeding system developped at the University of Western Australia to double breeding efficiency in cereal crops

September 21, 2016

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Two genes identified which could help protect barley against powdery mildew

September 19, 2016

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Australia - Bird-scaring drone saving seed crops in the Ord Valley (ABC Online)

Mungbean vs. fungus: one spray is good, two are better

September 15, 2016

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Similar estimates of temperature impacts on global wheat yield by three independent methods (Nature Climate Change)

September 12, 2016

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Scientists' discover genetic basis for rice hybrid performance

September 2, 2016

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Alternative dwarf wheat genes show promise

August 29, 2016

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UV plant tech extends beyond crop growth - New Zealand agritech start-up Biolumic, which increases crop yields by applying ultraviolet light to seeds, seedlings, and plants, is also treating them for resistance to pests and disease (News.com.au)

August 26, 2016

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Researchers succeed in developing a genome editing technique that does not cleave DNA

August 18, 2016

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Panasonic eyes trial sales of tomato-harvesting robot (The Japan Times)

August 15, 2016

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Bayer SeedGrowth - News from aournd the world: Boosting farmers' income

August 11, 2016

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Seed coating technologies - Centor Oceania stays ahead of the curve

PhilRice adopts Sorjan cropping system

August 8, 2016

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Small molecules to help make SMARTER cereals - University of Adelaide researchers are rethinking plant breeding strategies to improve the development of new high-yielding, stress-tolerant cereal varieties

August 7, 2016

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Genomics study points to origins of pollen allergens

August 3, 2016

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Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture research achieves breakthrough in breeding for waterlogging tolerance in barley

August 2, 2016

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Male bees fight back against STDs

July 29, 2016

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First portable low-cost device developed for rapid detection of aflatoxins

GRDC updates its popular Crop Aphids Back Pocket Guide

July 21, 2016

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Underwater germination possible – PhilRice study

Laguna agriculture officials receive seeds of tungro-resistant rice 

Study finds indigenous varieties of rice with higher nutrient content; says that biofortification is the way to combat nutritional deficiencies in community (India Live Today)

Bayer SeedGrowth - Nematodes: the invisible crop killer

Gene editing: Running with scissors (Nature)

July 20, 2016

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New single test to detect plant viruses

July 19, 2016

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Australian National University leads effort to develop drought-proof crops

Scientists find solution to cotton verticillium wilt

July 13, 2016

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This robot has 'eyes' that can see dying plants before farmers can (Business Insider)

July 12, 2016

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PhilRice - Sowing rice seeds in straight rows directly into the soil is now made easier with the reduced-till planter

Experts finalize Filipino version of mobile app that identifies rice pests and diseases

July 11, 2016

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DNA methylation interaction mediated by RdDM not involved in hybrid vigor

July 8, 2016

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Towards better metrics and policymaking for seed system development - Insights from Asia's seed industry (IFPRI)

New Zealand - New version of Bayer’s combined seed treatment Poncho Votivo approved by the Environmental Protection Authority

July 4, 2016

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Crop Manager app for rice-based systems released for farmers of Bihar, India 

June 30, 2016

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Harvest weed seed control in Australia (Top Crop Manager)

June 29, 2016

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Breakthrough in lupin genetics secures legume’s future (Science Network Western Australia)

Drones diagnose plant health and decrease insecticide use (Science Network Western Australia)

Scanning the future of genebanks - Luigi Guarino, Director of Science and Programs at The Crop Trust, discusses the complexities behind barcoding in genebanks

June 27, 2016

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Four newly-identified genes could improve rice

Queensland, Australia - Trials target new barley disease management options 

Think long-term on soilborne root diseases 

June 17, 2016

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Success in increasing production of sorghum and millets by up to 150%

June 15, 2016

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miR172a improves salt tolerance in soybean

June 13, 2016

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Syngenta's Global Root Health Network on LinkedIn welcomes its 1,000th member   

June 9, 2016

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New understanding of plant growth brings promise of tailored products for industry 

June 8, 2016

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The Philippines - La Niña, meet the submarine rice (Inquirer)

June 2, 2016

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Bayer SeedGrowth Service Centers worldwide - The importance of SeedGrowth Service Managers is rising steadily: customers request more complex treatment recipes and the equipment has more functions than ever - The daily duties of Bayer Managers like Frank Laubert will never become routine

New lodging treatment from Syngenta Australia adds yield to cereal crops

Multiallelic gene MS5 regulates male fertility in Brassica napus

Complex root tips could be the key to helping crops grow

May 30, 2016

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Western Australia - Intercropping maize and faba bean: the root of agro-diversity

Can we make plants grow in salty soil?

May 26, 2016

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Western Australia - Look out for gorse and other weeds using MyWeedWatcher app

May 25, 2016

---

PestFax Reporter app helps protect Western Australia grain crops

May 24, 2016

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Syngenta Seedcare's new biological seed treatment Epivio stimulates seedling development (Agri-View)

New wild seed ‘flaming’ technique to help with minesite rehab

May 18, 2016

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Bayer showcases global expertise in seed treatment and seeds at the ISF World Seed Congress 2016 
Bayer beim ISF World Seed Congress 2016 - Globale Expertise im Bereich Saatgutbehandlung und Saatgut
Bayer en el Congreso Mundial de Semillas de ISF 2016 - Experiencia mundial en semillas y en su tratamiento
Bayer no Congresso Mundial de Sementes - ISF 2016 - Experiência global em tratamento de sementes e em sementes na vitrine

May 16, 2016

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Western Australia - Precision seeding technology shows promise 

On-row sowing focus of Western Australia field trials 

May 12, 2016

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Centromere behavior impacts on generation of new wheat germplasm

May 11, 2016

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Why do tomatoes smell "grassy"? - Researchers identify enzymes that convert the grassy smell into a sweeter scent

Western Australia - Oats now included in the popular MyCrop crop diagnosis tool

May 10, 2016

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Seed Hawk rig just right for big program (North Queensland Register)

Attention on seed singulation (Queensland Country Life)

LED treatments enhance lettuce phytochemicals, antioxidants

May 6, 2016

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Farming with robots (RoboHub)

May 5, 2016

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Australia - Integrated Disease Management provides best chance at marketable spinach crop: Seminis

Australia - Reminder on Downy Mildew management as new pathotypes discovered in spinach

Go for a ride on the Plant Accelerator’s conveyor system of the the Australian Plant Phenomics Facility

April 29, 2016

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Mechanism discovered for plants to regulate their flowering in a warming world

April 25, 2016

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Hterotrimeric G proteins regulate plant immunity

Drones help farmers in the Philippines prepare for climate disasters - New tech allows for rapid and detailed assessments of vulnerable farmlands

April 20, 2016

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A genetic approach to breeding high-yield rice

Australian shoppers could benefit from technological innovations

April 19, 2016

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Could global warming's top culprit help crops? Study looks at how carbon dioxide might cut effects of rising heat

April 18, 2016

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Western Australia - Seize the opportunity to hunt down glyphosate resistant weed survivors 

Western Australia - Grower experience shows that glyphosate resistance in annual ryegrass can be managed 

April 13, 2016

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Philippine Rice Information System helps monitor natural disasters, El Niño

April 8, 2016

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Poll results: most important factors to close the sugar beet yield gap (Global Root Health Network)

April 4, 2016

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Modern genomic tools for crop improvement help farmers withstand shocks

Testing and planning key to breaking the root lesion nematode cycle 

Time of sowing focus needed for faba beans 

April 1, 2016

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Log in to learn about feathertop Rhodes grass control 

March 29, 2016

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DELAY OF GERMINATION1 (DOG1) regulates both seed dormancy and flowering time through microRNA pathways (PNAS)

March 28, 2016

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A groundbreaking technology will soon let us see exactly what is in our food (Business Insider)

March 24, 2016

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SwarmFarm Robotics launches world-first crop spraying technology in Queensland (ABC)

March 21, 2016

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Scientists developing climate-adapted GMO rice (Heaertland)

The Philippines - Modern rice information system helps Department of Agriculture plan and respond to disasters

‘Fleece’ keeping vegetable crops warm this winter

March 14, 2016

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Indian Agrifair presents rice farmers with latest technologies for boosting productivity

Scientists apply host-induced gene silencing in cottoon crop protection against vascular wilt disease Verticillium dahliae

March 4, 2016

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World first database collates information on proteins in wheat, barley, rice and maize plants to facilitate research into new crop varieties (ABC)

March 2, 2016

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ADAPTAWHEAT project - Genetic markers signal increased wheat crop productivity potential (PhysOrg)

March 1, 2016

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Down-to-earth thinking behind Agrowplow AD230 seed drill (The Weekly Times)

Agrowplow's most anticipated seed drill has arrived: the AD230 Agrowdrill

Art gives scientists new insights into seed development (Cosmos)

Western Australia - Timing crucial to protect canola yields from sclerotinia stem rot

February 28, 2016

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Apomixis breeding: the paradigm is shifting

February 26, 2016

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A new gene controls leaf rolling in rice

Creation of virus-resistant plants with artificial DNA-binding proteins (Phys.Org)

February 25, 2016

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Champions of the Forage Value Index

Capturing the true value of white clover

February 23, 2016

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Synthetic biology: creating a better future for our global agricultural system

February 18, 2016

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Conventional and molecular marker-assisted selection and pyramiding of genes for multiple disease resistance in tomato

PhilRice adapts a simplified virus detection tool for rice

February 17, 2016

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Brave new plant world? Chinese scientists smash reproductive barrier between genera for first time, but critics warn of playing God (South China Morning Post)

Indo-UK Centre for the improvement of Nitrogen use Efficiency in Wheat (INEW) - A new virtual joint centre brings together major UK and Indian researchers with programmes on wheat improvement to determine the genetic control of nitrogen use efficiency in wheat

February 16, 2016

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Can specialized metabolites improve drought tolerance in crops?

New DroughtSpotter Project: Impact of dhurrin on drought tolerance in sorghum

February 15, 2016

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Australia - Protect your ‘planting’ seed this summer 

February 12, 2016

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Common antibiotic inspires hunt for new herbicide

February 9, 2016

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Tiny bugs tackle big crop disease problems

Australia - Superior crop sequences a winner for farm profitability

February 4, 2016

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Transforming rice breeding - An alternative approach to food security (The Daily Star)

February 2, 2016

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Japan - The world's first robot-run farm will harvest 30,000 heads of lettuce daily (Tech Insider)

February 1, 2016

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Seed dressing and in-furrow fungicides for cereals in Western Australia (Department of Agriculture and Food)

January 31, 2016

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Improving water-use efficiency and drought tolerance 

January 28, 2016

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A new tool for resilient seed systems - The Resilient Seed Systems Resource Box is a tool to enhance the access and use of crop diversity to adapt to climate change

New method for testing salinity tolerance in cereals

New University of Adelaide study will lead to more resilient and nutritious edible crops 

January 27, 2016

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Australia - GRDC-funded Horsham workshop to get to the root of cereal diseases

January 25, 2016

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CropPAL, a new database of valuable protein information for economically important crop plants - Bringing valuable data to light for global crop research

Correct strategy is the key to assessing disease risk 

January 21, 2016

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Australia - Break the between-season bridges for pests and diseases 

January 18, 2016

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10 most influential plant science studies from 2015 (Ag Professional)

A new bio-fungicide: Bacillus methylotrophicus 9912 approved for registration by the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture

January 15, 2016

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Optimising canola profitability through new understandings

January 13, 2016

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Digitisation: the next revolution in agriculture

HKU discovers a new plant growth technology that may alleviate climate change and food shortage

January 11, 2016

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Mobilizing gene bank biodiversity in the fight against climate change

January 7, 2016

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Genetic codebreaking on wheat years ahead of schedule (Grainews)

January 6, 2016

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Researchers identify diversity of tall fescue accessions based on heat tolerant-related morpho-physiological traits and molecular markers

Wheat genome sequencing gets major boost - A high quality bread wheat reference sequence will be available in less than two years

Australia - New apps set to revolutionise crop management 

January 4, 2016

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La tecnología CRISPR es usada eficazmente para editar genes específicos de plantas 

Phenotyping workshop at PAG XXIV - Do we really need digital plant phenotyping?

December 27, 2015

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Drones set to give global farming a makeover (The Guardian)

December 22, 2015

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New Ashoka rice variety brings food security to millions

Tomato-harvesting robots developed in Japan (Japan Times)

December 17, 2015

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Scientific research at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University may lead to a solution to the cause of bee death 

Exposure to high light enhances photosynthetic activity in castor bean seed coats

December 16, 2015

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Good news for diabetics! Low glycemic index rice variety identified (The Times of India)

December 15, 2015

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Size does not always matter for root systems (Science Network Western Australia)

Philippines - PH rice productivity secrets revealed

December 10, 2015

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AHRI insight #57 - 27% achieved it. Can you? (Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative)

December 9, 2015

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Back from the ‘dead’: Queensland University of Technology scientists unlock secrets of Aussie ‘resurrection’ grass 

Centor Oceania launches Seedworx EasyBeet, a new pelleting blend to smooth out irregular shaped seed

Australia - Grain resource outlines strategies for Rhizoctonia solani

Fighting feathertop Rhodes grass with an integrated approach

December 3, 2015

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Agriculture: A new breed of edits - Genome editing allows much smaller changes to be made to DNA compared with conventional genetic engineering. In terms of agriculture, this might win over public and regulator opinion (Nature)

November 30, 2015

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Study suggests bees aren't the be all and end all for crop pollination

Making more from sorghum with targeted agronomy

November 29, 2015

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Kerala Agricultural University scientists develop salt tolerant rice variety (The New Indian Express)

November 26, 2015

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Dow AgroSciences to launch three pesticides in China in 2016 (AgroNews)

November 25, 2015

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‘Magic’ plant discovery could lead to growing food in space
Investigadores descubren mutación genética que permite a la planta del tabaco crecer en zonas áridas 

November 24, 2015

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Emerging weeds in the line of researchers’ fire 

November 23, 2015

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The Harrington Seed Destructor: Its role and value in farming systems facing the challenge of herbicide-resistant weeds (ScienceDirect)

November 22, 2015

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Australia - Delving to root of sub clover losses (Stock Journal)

CRISPR: cutting edge tech for plant breeders (The Western Producer)

November 20, 2015

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Mexican sunflower (Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl.) A. Gray) seeds exhibit high tolerance to temperature and water stress

November 19, 2015

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Latest vegetable research gives Australian growers tools to weed out problems

November 18, 2015

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Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (AHRI) insight - Hand weeding wild radish

November 17, 2015

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Tasmanian farmer produces cauliflower seed by breeding flies (ABC)

Centor Oceania opens new laboratory centred on seed coating polymer development

November 16, 2015

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Western Australia - Weed resources can guide management decisions

November 13, 2015

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Western Australia - Have you got a seed storage strategy in place? 

November 11, 2015

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Smart agriculture students explore ways to increase wheat yield

November 10, 2015

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Wheat disease-resistance gene identified, potential to save billions - Breakthrough could help address growing demand for the staple that already provides a fifth of global caloric intake

November 9, 2015

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Increasing production of seed oils

November 8, 2015

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Central Institute for Cotton Research develops kit to measure nitrogen uptake by plant in seconds (The Times of India)

November 6, 2015

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International Seed Testing Association explain its vision of “uniformity in seed testing” in a new video

November 4, 2015

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Do we really need automated plant phenotyping?