Swift billing for UPOV

Electric pollination

The wonder plant

A method has been developed to produce brinjal, tomato and capsicum from one plant

Of bees, flowers and robbery

Earlier thought to be plant-friendly, the bumblebee actually inhibits plant reproduction

No wood is waste

Nano-onions from wood shavings can deliver nutrients to plants

Nine new crop varieties

Scientists isolate fungi that can boost plant growth even with less water

The research helped record better growth parameters and higher proline concentration

CHINA

New mango varieties

When to flower?

Gene responsible in barley found

ITPGRFA: Decisions on key issues deferred at meet of treaty on plant genetic resources

One positive outcome at the ITPGRFA meet was the recognition of the contribution of farmers in preserving the diversity of crops that feed …

Supreme Court stays commercial release of GM Mustard; to hear the matter on October 17

The apex court is hearing a petition which seeks moratorium on the release of any genetically modified organisms into the environment pending a …

Germplasm exchange

Saline succour

Plants of Salicornia species thrive in saline soils and can feed humans, animals and industry

Knowing the plant

The mysterious existence of a leafless kauri stump, kept alive by its forest neighbours

Whatever happens on their journey from feeding themselves to being fed happens out of sight — likely below ground

Plant microbiomes are not exactly a ‘treasure-trove’

Breeding plants with more beneficial bacteria to feed the world won’t be simple, study says

Genetically engineered foods safe for health, environment: Study

The report recommended that new crop varieties should be regulated on a plant’s characteristics rather than the process by which it was …

HYBRID PADDY

ALL SEASON MANGO

Hybrids of eucalyptus

Making sunlight liquid – a brief history of sunflowers

If we continue to adapt sunflowers to our needs as climates change, we must ensure diverse genes are conserved for future generations 

Equal rights

The largest collection of germplasm in the world will be handed over to the Food and Agriculture Organisation to ensure equal accessibility

Dal hybrid beneficial but costly

The hybridisation of tur dal has made it higher-yielding and less vulnerable to disease. But only rich farmers will be able to buy the seeds.

Flowery woes

The crisis of pollination assumes greater significance in the face of declining numbers of species which act as useful pollinators