Seed vaults preserve genetic material for crops in case of natural or man-made disaster-- even warfare. The nation's largest ...

The announcement is part of a larger agricultural program dubbed "Sin maíz no hay país," which aims to support corn producers ...

The scientist behind the Global Seed Vault in Norway visited Fort Collins, where he shared why Colorado’s seed bank plays a ...

What is it that makes one plant stand out among all others in form and structure? Why are some tomatoes striped, some pear ...

As wildfires rage, oceans warm, and geopolitical divisions are becoming more pronounced, a quieter revolution unfolds underground and in climate-controlled vaults around the world. It’s a revolution ...

In this scientific opinion article, Ben Wollack examines the promises and risks of GMOs in America's agricultural and social landscapes.

The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is set to distribute rice seeds that have been tested with DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) to local farmers, the latest measure in the government’s ...

In a new study published in Nature Genetics, led by Charles Underwood from the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research in Cologne, Germany, scientists established a system to generate clonal ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers have sequenced the genome of the chia seed and identified numerous genes linked to the health benefits of the small but mighty superfood. Kristin Duvall/Stocksy ...

Seed libraries continue to grow in popularity as gardeners learn the fun, cost savings and unique seeds they offer.

As fall brings cooler temperatures, perhaps you have noticed that your favorite landscape plant that once had a beautiful flower is looking a little faded and dull on top. Or perhaps it isn’t dull, ...