Research led by the Warwick Crop Centre in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Warwick has developed a unique collection of information about the disease resistance of 96 of the world’s onion varieties.
The data provides information that will be crucial to growers seeking to use or create onion varieties that can resist Fusarium oxysporum (which causes basal rot in onions), and which also respond well to Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi, which is a beneficial fungi.
Dan Mathieson has overseen a period of “phenomenal growth” as CEO of the world’s leading kiwifruit marketer. He tells Fruitnet what he’s proudest of looking back on his seven years at the helm
Dr Mary Kanokwan Chodchoey told the centennial World Seed Congress that certified seeds were crucial for adding value to farmers and consumers
As part of the Dutch breeding company’s centenary celebrations, it has been granted the honorary royal title ‘Koninklijk’
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Survey by Investec Wealth & Management (UK) explores how farmers are coping with high running costs
Logistics giant says new cranes will help allow significantly more freight to be carried to and from the port by rail
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