The long, warm days of summer cause veggies like tomatoes, cucumbers, and squash to jump into overdrive. They seem to grow a few inches each day and begin cranking out fruits that demand near-daily ...

The Cornell Grapevine Breeding Program is in its final stages of evaluation for new grape hybrids that are highly resistant to disease.

A pivotal study unveils a novel approach to combating gray mold, a devastating pathogen for grapevines. By leveraging the power of CRISPR/Cas9 technology, scientists are working to develop genetically ...

While there is no infallible defense against pests and diseases affecting your flower and veggie beds, there are preventative steps you can take before the growing season starts. If you don't act, ...

University of MInnesota Plant Pathologist Brian Steffenson, Lieberman-Okinow endowed chair and Stakman-Borlaug Center for Sustainable Plant Health co-director, talked to farmers who attended the ...

Thirty years after the first genetically modified tomato went on sale, the promise to revolutionise farming with genetic technologies remains largely unfulfilled. But 2025 could be a turning point, ...

In a development that could help protect one of the world's most beloved agricultural commodities, a research team at Penn State has successfully created disease-resistant cacao plants using ...

But using biofungicides does not have to be complicated — you can make significant headway just by considering the following six steps. Consistency is Key – Being consistent and proactive are surefire ...

Nuclear scientists have developed a new cauliflower variety resistant to the destructive Black Rot disease, to help reduce pesticide use and boost food security in Mauritius. The IAEA, through the ...

Clubroot, caused by the soil-borne protist Plasmodiophora brassicae, poses a major threat to Brassica crops worldwide. The disease, which induces the formation of galls on infected roots, disrupts ...