Cool shock, big loss: Late-maturity #α-amylase (LMA) hurts #wheat quality & farmer profits. New research maps a key gene for LMA tolerance (QLind-wsu-7A.2) in soft white winter wheat, offering hope for stable yields in cooler climates. #OpenAccess

Improving resistant #starch in #rice = better fiber, lower #GlycemicIndex, healthier diets! A new study reveals key gene combos (beIIb + SSIIIa + Wxa) to maximize RS. A win for breeders, rice research, & public health! Read

Pasta starts with #DurumWheat, but pests like the #HessianFly threaten yields. New research uncovers resistance genes in durum & #EmmerWheat, offering hope for #breeding tougher, pest-fighting wheat. #QTL.Read

In a new study, 450 early maturity #soybean accessions in Iowa were screened using #drones & sensors. #RGBVI matched breeder picks, highlighting top #drought-tolerant lines. #OpenAccess.Read:

Do #WildBees prefer sweeter nectar or more of it? A new study in #sunflowers found 2 nectar types: high volume/low sugar vs. low volume/high sugar, but bees didn’t favor one over the other. Some lines were preferred, but not for nectar alone! #Pollinator

#Kikuyu grass dominates #Colombia’s highlands—but with surprisingly low genetic diversity! Clonal spread & limited introduction explain its success. #Forage #Genetics Read:

#GrainSorghum thrives under #drought, but who breeds it best? A new study of 1200+ hybrids from public & private programs shows: crossing inbreeds across programs improves yield! #OpenAccess Read:

#Sesame is prized for its rich, healthy #oils—but what makes #Sudanese sesame special? 🌿🔬 A new study uncovers key #genes tied to oil quality and how environment shapes them. #OpenAccess .Read:

#Root-knot nematodes can slash #peanut yields by 50%! But new lines with resistance from Arachis stenosperma show 99% less infestation and no yield penalty. A win for farmers with or without #nematode pressure! #OpenAccess Read:

How do small-seeded #lentils handle #India's diverse climates? A multi-location study found that heat during flowering and reproduction slashed yields. With 53% of yield variation driven by environment, region-specific #breeding is key. Read:

#Maize feeds the world, but #drought and poor soils threaten its future. Fortunately, maize #roots fight back, adapting depth and branching to reach scarce water and nutrients. Read:

Students + community = change! UMN’s Community Plant Breeding Team is working to adapt African leafy veggies—like #Amaranth & #JuteMallow—for #Minnesota. Their 5 key lessons offer a blueprint for breeding culturally important #vegetable crops. Read:

A new study discovered novel versions of #soybean #maturity genes from wild types, tweaking plant development without altering #flowering time. A step closer to improving yield & adapting soybeans to diverse climates!. Read full article here:

#Mangosteen may have thick skin, but it bruises easily! #Postharvest impacts trigger pericarp hardening via lignin biosynthesis, lowering fruit quality. Understanding this response can help reduce losses and improve shelf life. Read full article here:

Did you know #sorghum roots secrete a natural compound that helps keep #nitrogen in the soil? This review explores how #sorgoleone could improve #NUE and cut #pollution from #fertilizers. Read the full article here:

Roots matter! A new article on #RhizomaPeanut shows how defoliation (#grazing vs. #haying) affects root-rhizome growth and nitrogen cycling. Results highlight the seasonal and yearly variability in N returns to grasslands. Read more here:

By 2050, we’ll need 50% more food, but the current systems are maxed out. Enter the #MexicanYamBean: a drought-tolerant, nitrogen-fixing, seed-grown root crop with high yields & big potential for food, #pharma & more. #FoodSecurity.

Just because #NIR gives a number doesn’t mean it’s right. Validate with scatter plots & key stats—SEP, bias, R², slope & intercept. This article shares why independent testing is key for credible #forage analysis. #OpenAccess .Read the full article here

#CerealRye is a #CoverCrop champ, but could it turn into a weedy menace? This review article highlights that, with traits like delayed flowering & seed shatter, its wild side might threaten ecosystems. #InvasiveSpecies.Read the full article here:

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