A small RNA effector conserved in herbivore insects suppresses host plant defense by cross-kingdom gene silencing #research #MolecularPlant cell.com/molecular-plan…

Establishment of haploblock-based catalogue and stacking simulations for six major diseases reveals potential to improve multiple disease resistance in wheat. rdcu.be/d1kMz

Please register for and join our up-coming session of the Wheat Initiative Expert Working Group on Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE)! Amanda De Oliveira Silva will give a talk about 'Understanding Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Wheat' wheatinitiative.org/new-events/-on…

Br(e)aking the tomato fruit size–sweetness trade-off dlvr.it/THLrB5

Indentification of unique genetic locus for seed shattering in Italian ryegrass. rdcu.be/d5wxi

#Gene editing systems are powerful tools for functional #genomics and pyramiding beneficial alleles for #crop breeding. Here, Wang et al. report on a robust system for single and multiplex #GeneEditing in #rice. doi.org/10.1111/jipb.1… Wiley Plant Science #PlantSci #JIPB #agriculture

From CRISPR breakthroughs to genomic insights, scientists are unlocking traits like drought resistance, nutrition, and yield in neglected crops. Genome editing could transform agriculture - boosting small-scale farming! 🌍 doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2… #FoodSecurity #OrphanCrops 17/🧵

Phenomic selection outperforms genomic selection in hybrid rapeseed breeding, using NIR spectroscopy data for traits like seed yield and plant height. It's cost-effective and feasible across generations. Details: spj.science.org/doi/10.34133/p…

Free to read!🔓👇 This new #JIPB review explores past, present, and future roles of #brassinosteroid-centric #phytohormone interactions in #crop #plants. Find out what's new and next--in the lab and the field! doi.org/10.1111/jipb.1… @wileyplantsci #agriculture #CropSci

New Article: "MicroRNA control of stem cell reconstitution and growth in root regeneration" rdcu.be/ebl2O With News & Views: "A microRNA defines root regeneration" rdcu.be/ebl21

Knockout of artificially selected gene found to enhance seed germination in soybean. rdcu.be/ebVSn

We present an image processing method using deep learning to monitor chlorosis and necrosis in wheat ears and shoots. It reveals greenness decay dynamics, helping quantify biotic stress and physiological senescence impacts. Details: spj.science.org/doi/10.34133/p…

There is only one week left to apply to attend our Next-Gen Breeders Workshop, taking place at UWA on 3 June. Connect with fellow plant breeders, learn about new technologies, and network before #APBC2025. Apply before 7 April: bit.ly/Nextgenworkshop

Harnessing transposable elements for plant functional genomics and genome engineering dlvr.it/TKBcs1 #plantscience

OPEN #Position: Suchen Sie eine neue Herausforderung? Swiss Plant Breeding Center sucht #Geschäftsführer*in 80-100% um die #Pflanzenzüchtung zu beschleunigen spbc-plantbreeding.ch Max Planck Society IPK PostDocs Leibniz IPK Uni Hohenheim EPSO Plants for the Future - Plant ETP 🌿 Euroseeds

New commentary with Prof Kai Voss-Fels and team is now online in Molecular Horticulture, where we underscore the potential and necessity of adopting the latest breeding technologies for accelerated grapevine improvement to secure the future of viticulture: link.springer.com/article/10.118…

🚨 Yellow rust virulence to Yr15 has been confirmed in multiple regions across continental Europe — raising global concern. This key resistance gene is widely used in commercial wheat, and its effectiveness is now in jeopardy. 🔗 agro.au.dk/forskning/inte…

New study reveals H3 & H4 genes key in tomato trichome growth! #TomatoScience #TrichomeRegulation Oxford Journals Details: doi.org/10.1093/hr/uha…

Super-pangenome analyses across 35 accessions of 23 Avena species highlight their complex evolutionary history and extensive genomic diversity. #nanopore #pan-genome nature.com/articles/s4158…