Research & Development
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Vylor, Rainbow Crops partner to accelerate development of gene-edited corn traits
The initiative combines artificial intelligence, multiplex genome editing, precision breeding, and automated phenotyping to develop resilient corn traits that can withstand severe climate conditions while maximizing yield potential and input efficiency.
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K-State opens US$130M Western Star Global Grain and Food Center
The new center brings K-State’s internationally recognized strengths in grain, food, and animal sciences together in an interdisciplinary environment designed to accelerate discovery, prepare the next generation of industry leaders, and create solutions for a rapidly changing global food system.
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Researchers launch low-emission rice farming study
The study began in April 2026 at an experimental field operated by IPB University and will run for one year under controlled conditions.
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Purple wheat emerges as functional supergrain to boost everyday bakery nutrition
Researchers and breeders highlight a new line, OSU P92, developed at Oklahoma State University, which contains nearly three times as many anthocyanins as conventional hard red winter wheat, making it a promising source of dietary antioxidants for bakery applications.
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Global Wheat Health Alliance launched to shield wheat from advancing disease
The initiative, centered on the dual launch of the “HyBread” project and the Global Wheat Health Alliance (GWHA), represents a coordinated effort by scientists, policymakers, and agricultural leaders to redefine wheat’s resilience through next-generation hybrid breeding and a vast shared portfolio of resistance genes.