Mark Kinver
Genes from wild wheat could boost domesticated crop yields as global food demand explodes
Wild relatives of food crops, such as wheat, host an abundant array of genetic material to help the plants cope ...
World Food Prize awarded to scientists who developed biofortified sweet potato
Four scientists have been awarded the 2016 World Food Prize for enriching sweet potatoes, which resulted in health benefits for ...
Are gene banks doing enough to conserve genetic diversity of our food crops’ wild relatives?
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. More needs to be ...
African leaders call for efforts to increase agricultural productivity, including biotech
African ministers and business leaders have gathered in Ethiopia to consider ways to trigger a green revolution and improve the ...
Africa ‘missed out’ on Green Revolution, needs ‘growth spark’ from biotech
Sub-Saharan Africa's agricultural sector needs to harvest the fruits of biotechnology in order to establish sustainable development, says a report. A ...
Genetic study finds Ice Age salmon refuge
The following is an excerpt. An area of coastal waters around North-West France has been identified as a site for ...
Wheat genome decoded, scientists hope for improved food security
Scientists have unlocked key parts of the complex genetic code of wheat, one of the world's most important crops, which ...
