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Researchers identified TaHGH1 as a dual temperature-sensing regulator that drives amyloplast biogenesis and auxin signaling to control wheat gravitropism and tiller angle. 🌾🤖 #WheatGenomics #PlantArchitecture #TaHGH1 #Gravitropism #AgBiotech #CropBreeding
November 2, 2026 at 8:29 AM
cgiar.org
24 breeders from 7 African countries trained with AfricaRice and @cimmyt.bsky.social to use drones and shared genotyping services. Faster field data, better varieties, sooner. 🚁

https://on.cgiar.org/4hQyRh3

#CropBreeding
October 7, 2026 at 3:07 PM
elerampa.bsky.social
🌱🌿What makes some plants survive drought better than others?Researchers from @CBGP_Madrid et al identified VsNGR, a gene linked to deeper rooting and drought resilience in common vetch
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.plan…#PlantSciencec#DroughtTolerancec#CropBreedingn#Rootsts @UAHes @INIA_es
October 5, 2026 at 6:03 PM
mapjournals.bsky.social
#TropicalPlants
Genomic analysis reveals genetic mechanisms underlying tropical crop traits adaptation and breeding improvement
Details: https://maxapress.com/article/doi/10.48130/tp-0026-0008
#PlantGenomics #CropBreeding
September 23, 2026 at 5:33 AM
theinnovation.bsky.social
This commentary reviews two landmark Cell studies, illustrating the novel mechanisms of strigolactone signaling and apoplastic alkalinization in immune amplification and propagation, providing new insights for high-yield and disease-resistant crop breeding.
doi.org/10.59717/j.x...
#cropbreeding
September 19, 2026 at 4:44 AM
jia-jintegragri.bsky.social
The #genetic control of long sterile lemma during #African #rice domestication
🎓led by Prof. Zuofeng Zhu at China Agricultural University & Marie-Noelle Ndjiondjop at Africa Rice Center
🌾 doi.org/10.1016/j.ji...
#PlantScience #PlantGenomics #MolecularBiology #CropBreeding @plantscience.bsky.social
September 3, 2026 at 9:04 AM
wimi-bio-tech.bsky.social
#QiheBiotech researchers co-engineered #Bxb1 recognition sites (attB(V111)) and recombinase mutants (V76C/R2Q) to achieve up to 30% CAR gene integration in human cells and 24% stable herbicide-resistance gene insertion in elite rice. 🌾🤖 #Recombinase #GeneTherapy #CropBreeding #PrecisionAg
September 3, 2026 at 8:25 AM
aabiologists.bsky.social
With a packed programme of science, career-building workshops and networking opportunities 🌱

Check out our fab bunch of invited speakers 👇

#plantscience #forestry #agronomy #cropbreeding #scicomm #sciencepolicy
September 1, 2026 at 8:33 AM
wimi-bio-tech.bsky.social
Researchers identified the soybean dioxygenase gene GmSW6 via a 1,702-germplasm GWAS, using CRISPR knockouts to boost 100-seed weight and protein content without decreasing total yield per plant. 🫛🤖 #SoybeanGenomics #CRISPR #JAR2026 #CropBreeding #GmSW6 #AgBiotech
September 1, 2026 at 9:01 AM
vineturglobal.bsky.social
Cabernet Sauvignon Vines Retain 400-Year-Old Epigenetic Signatures, UC Davis Study Finds #CabernetSauvignon #WineResearch #Epigenetics #CropBreeding #Viticulture
Cabernet Sauvignon Vines Retain 400-Year-Old Epigenetic Signatures, UC Davis Study Finds
Research reveals grape’s molecular memory persists through centuries of clonal propagation, offering new insights for resilient crop breeding.
www.vinetur.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:19 PM
academiceurope.bsky.social
Job Alert

Full Professor of Crop Breeding and Genomics

Location: Vienna
Deadline: 2026-08-25

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#hiring #CropBreeding #Genomics #PlantScience #Agriculture #Professor #LifeSciences #plantgenetics #PlantBreeding #ResearchLeadership
June 10, 2026 at 6:33 AM
eueconomics.bsky.social
A new protein tuber from wild plants

Wageningen-based #Aardaia raised EUR 5M to develop the “aardaker,” a protein-rich tuber bred from wild plants without gene editing.

#EU #Netherlands #Agritech #FoodSecurity #CropBreeding #Biotech

tech.eu/2026/07/08/a...
Aardaia bags €5M to build the next generation of crops
Aardaia will use the new funding to expand its crop breeding platform and accelerate the development of the aardaker, a protein-rich tuber created from a wild plant to support more sustainable agricul...
tech.eu
July 13, 2026 at 5:47 PM
cranberriesfeed.bsky.social
New CRAN package CropBreeding with initial version 0.1.0
#rstats
https://cran.r-project.org/package=CropBreeding
CRAN: Package CropBreeding
https://cran.r-project.org/package=CropBreeding
cran.r-project.org
December 11, 2024 at 5:02 PM
horticulturer.bsky.social
HaCBF4-HaHAK11 module regulates sunflower salt tolerance via GWAS, aiding saline land utilization #SunflowerGWAS #SaltTolerance #CropBreeding
Details: doi.org/10.1093/hr/u...
July 2, 2026 at 12:18 PM
horticulturer.bsky.social
New study reveals PfPOS3 gene controls fruit weight by regulating cell size & number in Solanaceae! #PlantGenetics #FruitSize #CropBreeding @academic.oup.com
Details: doi.org/10.1093/hr/u...
Heterometric expression of an LBD gene via LBD-TCP assembly regulates floral organ size and fruit weight in Physalis
Abstract. Plant LATERAL ORGAN BOUNDARIES DOMAIN (LBD) family is crucial for defining organ boundaries and participates in various developmental processes,
doi.org
December 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
horticulturer.bsky.social
Unlock papaya breeding secrets with new genome study revealing yield genes! 🌴🔬 #PapayaGenome #CropBreeding #Domestication @OxfordJournals
Details: doi.org/10.1093/hr/u...
Genomic insights into the domestication and genetic basis of yield in papaya
Abstract. Papaya (Carica papaya L.) is an important tropical and subtropical fruit crop, and understanding its genome is essential for breeding. In this st
doi.org
April 18, 2025 at 8:06 AM
pammarrone.bsky.social
www.plantsciences.ucdavis.edu/news/diepenb... @ucdavis.bsky.social #plantbiology #cropbreeding
Lima beans: Sweet, bitter and fighting worms
Scientists statewide are testing varieties of large-seeded and baby limas, both bush and vine types, for qualities that are great for consumers and for growers facing a range of conditions. Research u...
www.plantsciences.ucdavis.edu
January 30, 2026 at 10:34 PM
getnews-me.bsky.social
Scientists identified wheat GA3OX genes that separately control height and grain size; GA3OX2 loss causes severe stunting, GA3OX3 reduces grain weight while GA1OX1 increases it. Read more: https://getnews.me/scientists-identify-wheat-genes-controlling-height-and-grain-size/ #wheat #cropbreeding
Scientists Identify Wheat Genes Controlling Height and Grain Size
October 6, 2025 at 8:27 PM
cranupdates.bsky.social
New on CRAN: CropBreeding (0.1.0). View at https://CRAN.R-project.org/package=CropBreeding
December 11, 2024 at 9:18 PM
jpschnitzler.net
Final call!

EPPS2025 – Registration closes in 3 days, open until July 31!

Learn more about the EPPS2025 and register: epps2025.eu

A wide range of topics related to advances in Plant #Phenomics will be covered…
#PlantScience
#phenotyping, #cropbreeding, stress #resilience, #Artificial Inteligence.
epps2025.eu
July 29, 2025 at 6:42 PM
mapjournals.bsky.social
#VegetableRes
Golden-hour WUE trait screening via advanced phenomics can optimize water use and yield in crop breeding.
Details: https://maxapress.com/article/doi/10.48130/vegres-0024-0001
#WaterEfficiency #CropBreeding #Phenomics #SustainableAgriculture
June 17, 2026 at 12:57 AM
mapjournals.bsky.social
#TropicalPlants
High yielding sugarcane variety YZ05-51 shows strong resistance breeding insights and cultivation potential
Details: https://maxapress.com/article/doi/10.48130/tp-0024-0019
#Sugarcane #CropBreeding
June 1, 2026 at 4:44 AM
mapjournals.bsky.social
#GrassResearch
📊 GWAS-integrated GS boosts alfalfa yield prediction accuracy to 0.85-0.90! wgBLUP is optimal for half-sib populations.
Details: https://maxapress.com/article/doi/10.48130/grares-0025-0028
#GenomicSelection #CropBreeding
January 19, 2026 at 11:19 AM
mapjournals.bsky.social
#SeedBio
Microspore embryogenesis aids crop breeding but has limits. Advances in reg mech offer new strats.
Details: https://maxapress.com/article/doi/10.48130/seedbio-0024-0019
#MicrosporeEmbryo #CropBreeding
October 21, 2025 at 1:29 AM
mapjournals.bsky.social
#GrassResearch

🌱#Drought #tolerance secrets of Vigna marina! Unique genes, root traits & leaf strategies boost resilience. Key for #CropBreeding!

Details: maxapress.com/article/doi/...
April 28, 2025 at 1:51 PM