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Sector | Breeding

Update on EU framework for Crispr-CAS

Europe to relax NGT rules, but keeps difference between NGTs and GMOs

Rijk Zwaan among R&D Top 50 ranking

Panoramix attracts strong grower turnout during CapGen Seeds open field days

NL: New account manager for Axia Vegetable Seeds announced

Maraldi Field Days in Pontecagnano (Italy)

Fresh-cut novelties take center stage

North America’s most popular sweet pepper varieties from a grower and consumer perspective

The genetic basis of strawberry aroma

“Warm-climate blueberry varieties are adapting well in India”

New lettuce variety with new aphid resistance launched in US

Enza Zaden to introduce new tomato variety

US (NY): ‘Galaxy’ of grape tomatoes shines with three new varieties

How a tiny zinc finger protein determines tomato fruit size

"Gene editing is a precise, modern breeding method"

Jean-Michel Bourrousse, Sedima:

"In 40 years, I have never seen a strawberry variety with such potential!"

Five new tomato varieties launched in Canada/US with multi-gene virus resistance

UK: Precision breeding act welcomed as it comes into effect

China: New variety of tree-like chili pepper grown in Hunan

Rijk Zwaan achieves worldwide growth in centenary year

Growers reap the benefits of productive rootstock ‘Skyborn F1’

"This year I’ve grafted all my pepper plants, and I’ll definitely keep doing so in the future"

Nigeria joins UPOV PRISMA

Spain: Researchers develop a cold-resistant tomato variety

Ceará launches trials for new berry varieties

New progenitor species of strawberry strengthens the genetic base for breeding in Nordic conditions

Mexican growers focus on new markets to reduce US dependence

BASF | Nunhems will build a new R&D center in Almería

South Korea: Planning for the future with climate-resilient lettuce

Australia: Priming plant defense against viruses in vegetables

India: Reimagining the future of tomatoes

“Being vertically integrated forces us to breed berries for the long term”

"A rootstock that adds ToBRFV protection without sacrificing balance"

Rijk Zwaan Oceania names Peter Smith as new business manager

From Peru to Svalbard: Peruvian native chilli seeds travel to the "Ark at the End of the World"

UPOV closes sessions for 2025

New squash and pumpkins varieties commercially available soon

Making good seeds even better

Landmark deposit at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault secures African crops

Dutch breakthrough sees scientists grow tomatoes - without a plant

G-Berries and Molari Società Agricola present EasyRose

Raspberries - news coming soon for the Italian and foreign markets

Planasa to acquire Illinois Foundation Seeds for genetics expansion

“We’re turning to modern berry genetics to fill supply gaps in India”

Breedx at Madrid Fruit Attraction 2025:

“The interest in our seedless sweet peppers and taste- tomatoes was extremely encouraging”

Hutton develops sweeter blackcurrants for UK fresh market

World’s largest blueberry variety to be grown in New Zealand

Showcasing innovation and expertise at Gatton AgTech Showcase 2025

Francisco Belmonte, president of Biosabor:

"The Adora tomato is not an easy product, but it is extraordinary"

Researching a gene to aid cold tolerance in vegetables

NL: Looking back at Discovery Field Days Organic 2025 in Voorst

Probiotic blueberries to debut at IFPA Global Show

Enhancing cucumber tolerance to zinc stress through grafting

Japan: Fukuoka steps up protection for Amaou strawberry brand

Elías Fernández, of Costa de Almería:

"We are confident about the new vine tomato varieties, despite the rugose virus"

US (AL): Growing tomatoes for hardiness and taste

La Canastita

Varietal improvement and genetic differentiation translates into commercial opportunities

University of Tokyo tests LED-grown tomatoes: higher vitamin C and improved flavor

Sakata introduces Japi tomato

“Real sustainability starts when farming becomes easy, low-cost, and enjoyable”

Costa registers five new blueberry varieties in Laos

NRGene announces first successful commercialization of ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes

"These tomatoes finally give us peace of mind"

"Pink tomatoes are closely associated with heirloom characteristics"

Tribelli seedless peppers and easyQs cucumbers launched