The USDA’s National Clonal Germplasm Repository in Corvallis houses thousands of species of berries, tree fruits, nuts, hops and more. It’s one of a handful of national centers dedicated to preserving ...

Germplasm management refers to the systematic collection, conservation, characterisation and utilisation of the genetic material of a species. It serves as the cornerstone of modern plant breeding by ...

The announcement is part of a larger agricultural program dubbed "Sin maíz no hay país," which aims to support corn producers ...

• Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to see a 55% increase in food demand by 2035, where cassava (Manihot esculenta) is the most widely planted crop and a major calorie source. Yet, cassava yield in this ...