Ancient History Reveals Future Path for Citrus Growing Success Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 29, 2021 Learn how scientists tapped into millions of years of data and plant survival for modern-day inspiration to solve HLB.Read More
How You Can Help Give New Apple Variety a Name By Washington State University College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences|April 20, 2024
Climate Stress Tolerance: Good News for Peaches? Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 9, 2021 Genes in peach’s wild relatives and local domesticated varieties could improve the resistance of domesticated peach to climate change.
Was the Secret to Save Citrus Trees Just Unlocked? Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 19, 2020 Through extensive genomic sequencing, University of Florida researchers might have found the key to true HLB resistance.
On the Fly! Scientists Unlock Secrets of the Asian Giant Hornet Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 7, 2020 Agricultural Research Service releases complete genome of the invasive hunter of honey bees. See how this scientific feat can help protect pollinators.
First Genome of Spotted Lanternfly Built From a Single Insect Posted by David Eddy|October 16, 2019 Invasive pest, first found in the U.S. five years ago, is a threat to become widely established in fruit and nut crops.
Researchers Find Gene That Gives Vegetables Their Shape Posted by Carol Miller|November 20, 2018 University of Georgia Researchers have found the genetic mechanism that controls the shape of fruits, vegetables, and grains.
Researchers Crack Walnut Genome By Ann-Marie Jeffries|January 15, 2016 Genetic sequencing paves the way for better breeding.
Genome Sequencing Reveals What Puts The ‘Heat’ In Hot Peppers Posted by Lauren María Alexander|January 24, 2014 UC Davis researchers sequence hot pepper genome and uncover valuable evolutionary trait.