This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 2: Zero hunger. This Collection invites original research on genetic, genomic, and breeding approaches for horticultural crop improvement ...

In January 2026, the CSIS Global Food and Water Security Program convened the third in a series of roundtable discussions to better understand the emerging benefits—and potential risks—of artificial ...

The grant is part of $10.2 million in funding for 18 projects supported by the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative program, which supports public breeding efforts aimed at improving crop ...

When Norman Borlaug moved to Mexico in 1944, 60% of the wheat consumed in the country was imported. The government wanted to produce enough of the staple domestically to meet demand, so with money ...

The HortGenome Search Engine (HSE) introduces a groundbreaking tool that transforms the exploration of horticultural crops' genetics. Enabling swift access and analysis of data from over 500 plant ...

AI-driven plant breeding accelerates trait identification for climate adaptation and food security, but risks inequality and environmental harm. Democratic control of these technologies are vital for ...

The Pairwise Fulcrum® platform includes proprietary gene editing tools, enzymes, and trait libraries that enable precise genetic changes, unlocking plants’ inherent potential and significantly ...

A new discovery, reported in a global study that encompassed more than a decade of research, could lead to the breeding of corn crops that can withstand drought and low-nitrogen soil conditions and ...

The agreement marks the first application of Fulcrum technology in ornamental crops, expanding precision breeding beyond food ...