Scientists show that 'genome shock' is responsible for neutralizing hybrid lethality, when seedlings die after two species of plant hybridize.

In the plant world, when two different species mate, their offspring often don't survive. The reason lies in their DNA: ...

The ideal crop plant is tasty and high-yielding while also being resistant to diseases and pests. But if the relevant genes are far apart on a chromosome, some of these positive traits can be lost ...

Cibus, Inc. announced significant advancements in its gene editing technology, particularly the establishment of production standards for its proprietary RTDS gene editing system, which enables the ...

Innovative plant breeding programmes using safe and proven nuclear techniques are vital for enhancing food security and sustainable agriculture. For nearly 60 years, the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of ...

The University of Florida will now host the USDA-funded Breeding Insight program. Breeding Insight uses AI and advanced computing to accelerate the development of new crops and animal breeds. UF was ...

Researchers discovered hybrid combinations capable of overcoming hybrid lethality and producing numerous offspring using ...