A study published in Cell uncovers the deep evolutionary roots of flint and dent maize (also commonly known as "corn"), two foundational varieties central to modern maize breeding and cultivation.

This study summarizes the current research status of the impacts of crop domestication and improvement on root ...

Marijuana cultivation in Latin American displaces endemic maize landraces and cultivars ... While displacement of traditional crop varieties by modern varieties can be expected as technological ...

Presenting a paper on Modern Rice and Maize Production, Jahun explained that proper seed selection is essential, especially in the face of climate change. “Due to climate change, it is important ...

The stakeholders, including the Variety Release Committee, the Seed Council, the Maize Association of Nigeria, the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria, and universities, among others ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. NYERI, KENYA: A seed company has introduced three new high yielding maize varieties for ...

KAKAMEGA, KENYA: The Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (Kari) is set to release new maize seed varieties that can withstand challenges posed by climate change. The new maize seeds, which will ...