What shapes a rice variety A qualitative analysis of institutional rationale in rice breeding
Crop breeding is generally understood as a specialized scientific discipline, mostly governed by the quantitative principles of genetics. However,...
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PublicationJuly 1, 2026
From preferences to programs Using consumer insights on rice and green gram to guide varietal development and deployment in India
Persistent low varietal turnover in India, despite continuous varietal releases, constrains yield improvement and perpetuates dependence on older...
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PublicationJune 28, 2026
Identification and development of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism SNP markers for progeny testing and quality assurance and quality control in common bean
Two SNP marker panels—a progeny testing panel and a QA/QC varietal purity panel were developed to support common bean breeding programs, using...
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PublicationJune 12, 2026
Beauveria caledonica as an antagonist controlling Fusarium oxysporum f sp cubense Tropical Race 4 in bananas
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PublicationJune 2, 2026
Insights into the costing of onfarm testing A case study of common bean tricot trials by the National Agricultural Research Organization NARO
This report presents a comprehensive activity-based costing analysis of on-farm citizen science trials using the tricot (triadic comparisons of...
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PublicationJune 1, 2026
Stacking superior haplotypes to breed highdensity plantingtolerant maize ideotypes
Maize is a primary source of calories and nutrients, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and parts of Asia. Feeding 9–11 billion...
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PublicationJune 1, 2026
Breeding for Tomorrow Science Program Brief
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PublicationMay 26, 2026
Analysis of rice Oryza sativa l bioeconomy Data Envelopment Analysis method highlights the need for cooperation to improve productivity and sustainability
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) production is a cornerstone of Ecuador's economy. This research evaluates the efficiency of 609 production units during...