June 17, 2026

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Plant viruses open new routes for gene editing

Australia - Research explores a canola fit for the north

June 16, 2026

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

June 12, 2026

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

June 10, 2026

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

June 8, 2026

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Canola genetics research paving the way to new and improved varieties - Three genetic research projects are underway, which will lay sound foundations to develop new high performance, resilient canola varieties

June 5, 2026

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Genetics discovery opens new path to suppressing oat crown rust

Chinese scientists develop high protein maize in animal feed quest

May 29, 2026

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IRRI and BRMP formalize renewed partnership to advance rice research in Indonesia

Chinese researchers develop first homegrown rapeseed gene chip, breaking foreign monopoly (Global Times)

May 28, 2026

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Researchers unlock faster path to improved finger millet varieties (Farmers Review Africa)

May 26, 2026

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Technology paves the way for the 'revival' of Vietnamese soybeans - Molecular genetic technology in plant breeding is helping to shorten research time, create many new varieties with high yields and good adaptability to various regions (Vietnam.vn)

May 22, 2026

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Plant gene-editing regulation roundup (Morrison Foerster)

May 15, 2026

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CIMMYT and ICRISAT launch new initiative to fast-track climate-resilient crops for dryland farmers in Africa and India

May 13, 2026

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China's ambitious crop-decoding initiative enters field phase, powering smart breeding (Xinhua)

May 11, 2026

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South Asia races to future-proof rice as climate pressure mounts

Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) awarded national chickpea breeding program

May 7, 2026

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India - Foundation stone laid for a speed breeding facility at Indian Institute of Rice Research (ICAR-IIRR) where a modern seed godown was also inaugurated (Deccan Chronicle)

May 6, 2026

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Genome editing turns red lettuce green and increases beneficial flavonoid content

May 4, 2026

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Global research network puts rice roots at the center of climate resilience - Scientists unite across disciplines to tackle rising heat, drought and salinity in rice systems

May 1, 2026

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Purging a pepper plague: WorldVeg fights black thrips in India’s chili fields

Triple tomato breakthrough: WorldVeg pioneers insect resistance, virus tolerance, and market-ready traits

April 29, 2026

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Identification of a key gene that enables tomato seed germination under high-temperature conditions

April 27, 2026

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Smart technology transforms maize breeding (People's Daily)

April 24, 2026

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Australia - Project charging towards disease-resistant lupins

Pairwise licenses Fulcrum platform to CSIRO, Australia's national science agency

April 21, 2026

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A greater focus on roots during plant breeding could ensure staple grain crops continue to feed the world as recycled nutrients substitute conventional fertilisers in the future, a University of Queensland study has found

April 17, 2026

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Gene discovery opens new path for disease-resistant rice breeding

April 15, 2026

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Japanese startup Culta raises JPY 700 million in Pre-Series A round to build the world’s fastest non-GMO and non-gene-edited crop breeding platform

Australia - Renewed effort to supercharge faba bean breeding and expansion