In the debate about GMO crops, the “threat of genetic contamination” is often raised as a reason to reject the technology. Is this threat real? Does it justify acts of [ … ]
Tag: plant breeding
Fresh Produce Quality Success Stories
[social_buttons] There is an old saying in the fresh produce industry: “Produce is purchased based on appearance, not by taste.” This is unfortunately often true. People buy their fruit and [ … ]
Why Wheat is an “Orphan Crop:” Conclusion
[social_buttons] The chart above shows the historical average yields for wheat and corn in the US. Note that until the 1930s the relative yields of the crops were similar and [ … ]
Wheat Breeders: A Quiet Pillar of Sustainable Agriculture
[social_buttons] I’m doing a series of posts about why wheat has been an orphan crop. Today I want to talk about UG99 Stem Rust. In 1999 a new strain of [ … ]