Agricultural Biodiversity

OCTOBER 22, 2023

A New Methodological Approach to Detect Microcenters and Regions of Maize Genetic Diversity in Different Areas of Lowland South America. Multiple disciplines identify 4 microcenters of maize diversity in the lowlands of South America. Historical Routes for Diversification of Domesticated Chickpea Inferred from Landrace Genomics.

Maize 184

Maize Cultivation Distribution Crop 184

Agricultural Biodiversity

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Pacific’s regional genebank is set for more work on lesser-known crops. Never thought I’d see the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Psychology Today , yet here we are. Too bad most of them won’t be able to go to Svalbard. How to make a genebank beautiful as well as sustainable. Australia has a rice genebank. For some reason.

Seeding 199

Seeding Crop Food Maize 199

Food Tank

JANUARY 27, 2025

Readers will learn about the programs supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, field trials of hybrid Maize in Kenya, and the worlds largest biotechnology companies. Ultimately, author Aaron Eddens argues that the Green Revolution has failed to end hunger and address global inequalities.

Food 133

Food Agriculture Agriculture Agroecology 133

Food Environment and Reporting Network

MAY 28, 2024

It alleges that Mexico’s decree constitutes a trade violation that infringes on the superseding rights of US farmers and biotechnology companies. The closest analogues—wheat in the countries of Europe, rice across Asia—pale beside the cultural and dietary importance of maize in the land where it was first domesticated.

Maize 144

Maize Science Food Crop 144