Research & Development
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Scientists complete einkorn genome to boost resilience in bread wheat
USA- Researchers at the University of Maryland (UMD) have sequenced the complete genome for einkorn wheat, the world’s first domesticated crop, a development that will…
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USDA’s Agricultural Research Service develops new sorghum varieties to tackle malnutrition
USA- Scientists at the Children’s Nutrition Research Center of the US Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have developed healthier varieties of sorghum to…
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Apple snail invasion spells disaster for rice production and food security in Kenya
KENYA- An invasion of apple snail, which is native to South America, could be disastrous for rice production and food security in Kenya and other…
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BioMar expands marine hatchery trial facilities, plans to launch in September
DENMARK- Aquafeed producer BioMar Group has announced plans to expand the marine hatchery trial facilities at its Aquaculture Technology Centre (ATC) in Hirtshals Denmark, with…
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USDA grants Louisiana State University US$10m grant to support development of drought resistant rice
USA- The US Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has announced a US$10 million grant to help researchers led by Louisiana State…