What it takes for biotechnology companies to keep track of their genetic resources In the previous edition of European Seed, we sat down with five experts in their fields about the struggles that a seed company goes through, and if there is any benef… Read More
How does the seed industry view the application of molecular techniques in DUS testing? Over the past few years, there have been regular discussions about the use of biomolecular techniques in the testing for Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability (D… Read More
Throughout the seed value chain, there is a lot of testing going on. There is testing for seed quality, germination, variety identity and purity, pests and diseases, for distinctness, uniformity and stability and other forms of testing. It starts ver… Read More
A closer look at the Spanish Association of Plant Breeders (ANOVE) Plant breeding is a highly technological activity of great economic importance, based on the research and development of new plant varieties. The plant breeders respond to end consume… Read More
A closer look at lucerne breeding Lucerne, also known as alfalfa, is one of the most cultivated forage crops in the world with a high content of proteins, minerals and vitamins. The global market for lucerne seed is approximately 80,000 tons and it i… Read More
What it takes for a seed company to keep track of their genetic resources In the eighties, countries started recognizing that biological diversity is a global asset of value to present and future generations. In response, the United Nations Environme… Read More
Farmers’ Rights and Breeders’ Rights: according to some, these two are in a deep conflict with each other. According to others, they are like two perfect and complimentary brothers that get along very well. Watching this controversy and some of t… Read More
A closer look at the drivers behind and impact of the three mega-deals Dow Chemical and DuPont are proposing to merge in a 130 billion USD deal; ChemChina is planning a 44 billion USD takeover of Syngenta and Bayer is pursuing a 66 billion USD takeov… Read More
A closer look at some of the key challenges and opportunities through the eyes of EU Parliamentarian Jan Huitema Several high level topics are battling for attention at the forefront of EU agriculture; the new methods grouped into the term plant bree… Read More
Breeders are helping fight the devastating maize lethal necrosis (MLN) disease in Sub-Saharan Africa DuPont Pioneer is committed to helping growers produce more and better food, with fewer resources, through improved plant genetics. They have been fu… Read More