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Collaboration to identify new sources of disease resistance in tomato

          Researchers at the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) and the Cornell University School of Integrative Plant Sciences section of plant pathology and plant-microbe biology, in collaboration with scientists at the University of Florida and North Carolina State University have received funding from the NSF Plant Genome Research Program to explore natural… Continue reading Collaboration to identify new sources of disease resistance in tomato

East Africa steps up fight against crippling maize disease

               East African nations are making steady progress in the battle against a crippling maize disease that’s ravaging crops in the region. Maize Lethal Necrosis (MLN), which can cause total crop loss if not controlled, has plagued the region since 2011. However, a new variety of seeds that can… Continue reading East Africa steps up fight against crippling maize disease

Monsanto: Six new DEKALB® Disease Shield™ corn products to be launched for 2017 growing season in US

             Farmers face the risk of major yield loss from corn diseases in any given season, but they will have a new defense in 2017 with the debut of DEKALB® Disease Shield™ corn products. Six new DEKALB Disease Shield products are being introduced that provide industry-leading protection against today’s top… Continue reading Monsanto: Six new DEKALB® Disease Shield™ corn products to be launched for 2017 growing season in US