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HilverdaFlorist and Takii Join Forces to Accelerate Pot Gerbera Breeding

January 20, 2021 HilverdaFlorist

HilverdaFlorist and Takii extend their existing relationship with a collaboration on pot gerbera breeding. By joining forces, the companies aim to meet customer demand in a rapidly changing pot gerbera market.  Takii successfully runs a

Syngenta Flowers Enters Begonia Breeding Collaboration With McLeod Valley Greenhouses and Receives Exclusive Rights to Begonia Genetics

December 21, 2020 Syngenta Flowers

Syngenta Flowers today announced it has entered a global breeding collaboration with McLeod Valley Greenhouses of Whitecourt, Alberta, Canada. McLeod Valley will work exclusively with Syngenta Flowers to breed and develop innovative Begonia genetics for Syngenta Flowers’ global markets.

Sun World Announces Opening of New Center for Innovation

December 1, 2020 Sun World International

For more than three decades, Sun World researchers have worked diligently to develop new and more flavorful fruits and vegetables. Beginning this month, they now have an impressive new home from which to breed, assess and introduce new produce varieties.

Lack of Plant Breeding Programs Could Further Impact Food Security

August 13, 2020 Jordan Strickler, Forbes

A new study published in Crop Science by Washington State University (WSU) has discovered that declines in crop breeding programs due to COVID-19 have put a damper on funding and personnel.

Apple Breeding Program Takes Root Across the Country

August 13, 2020 USDA

Move over Johnny Appleseed! Orchards of healthier trees are taking root – and not only do these trees stay healthier when exposed to disease, but they also create the right sized tree for modern apple production across the United States.