Artificial intelligence is quietly reshaping how crops are bred, and the biggest gains may come not in corn or wheat but in the neglected staples that feed millions on the margins. By pairing ...

India's neglected fruits and vegetables could be the key to nutrition security, climate resilience, and rural livelihoods - ...

AMES, Iowa – An Iowa State University scientist is leading an effort funded by a National Science Foundation grant to identify the origins and functions of “orphan genes” in the genomes of corn and ...

AMES, Iowa – A recently published study from two Iowa State University scientists shows that a gene found only in a single plant species can increase protein content when introduced into staple crops.

High Institutions of learning in the region have been challenged to adopt African traditional crops and vegetables for food security, nutrition, and environmental sustainability. The call comes at a ...

Crops increasingly need to thrive in a broader range of conditions, including drought, salinity, and heat. Traditional plant ...