How to Work with Genetics to Keep Vegetable Crops Healthy

Trio of releases from USDA geared toward feeding Southeast U.S. markets.

Learn more about five new varieties scientists have found to feature extra shelflife.

First commercial fruit collaboration for Pairwise and Plant Sciences Inc. to serve up diverse selection of raspberries and blackberries.

Learn more why one researcher says a global movement is necessary to bring flavor back to this fruit.

Find out how seed companies are doing their best to stay ahead of production trends.

Practice generates funds for reinvestment in breeding and makes international producers play by the rules.

Bejo Seeds Senior Tomato Breeder Doug Heath says modern plant breeding techniques give breeders the tools they need to solve growers’ challenges.

Drought tolerance, disease resistance are among projects funded.

Technology platform is designed to help Monsanto analyze, store, and mine its genomic data sets to enhance breeding and R&D opportunities.

Latest variety from Cornell University geared for growers seeking success in local food sector.

Florida Grower editor Frank Giles says all should marvel at the technology being used to feed the growing world population with healthy produce.

This new project will develop and apply modern DNA-based tools to deliver new cultivars with superior product quality and disease resistance.

An array of gene variants provides breakthrough benefits in tomato yield for breeders; other crops to follow.

James Olmstead is an assistant professor of blueberry breeding and genetics at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. He’s also part of a group of young researchers working closely with the fruit industry to help growers adapt for the future.