Plant breeding

Interested in learning how to cross breed two plants? There are a few major plant breeding methods. Learn all about crossing plants on PepperGeek!

Breeding companies look to strengthen their competitive advantage, easing the way for growers to procure new plant varieties and for consumers to grow with confidence.

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The apples that you buy at the market are all from the same species of plant, Malus domestica. Within that species, there are 7,

Postgraduates textbook Principles of Plant Genetics and Breeding, 2nd edition George Acquaah (John Wiley & Sons)

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Draw a flow chart showing the classification of kingdom Plantae.

In addition to proper fertilizing and watering techniques, onion variety selection is an important factor in growing large onions. Long-day onions grow well in Northern regions, while short-day onions produce large bulbs in the South. The number and size of the leaves at maturity predicts how large the onions will be.

(August 2003) Even before the creation of transgenics, the alteration of crops to improve their production was performed through selection. In fact, this selection has been going on for thousands of years and only in the past few centuries has it become a dedicated science onto itself. So, why has there been a push to

Evolution of lipid transfer from plants to fungi allowed plants to colonize land

Sorghum, or the Indian millet, is also known as jowar. Rich in phenolic compounds, this grain provides complex carbs and is a perfect alternative to wheat.

Romania's minister of agriculture Petre Daea has implied that the country could deliver much less maize and sunflower

During October, GMO Answers encourages you to Get to Know GMOs. Ask your toughest questions and join the conversation online. Each week we’re posting new information to help you get to know GMOs and better understand the role of

Waterlilies and lotus are favorite aquatic plants, but do you know about the lesser-known pond plants that are available?

What is the meaning of inflorescence in flowering plants. Learn its types, significance, and examples.