When breeding for resistance to a specific type of disease, care must be taken to ensure that the plants do not inadvertently become more susceptible to other pathogens. Barley is one of the world ...

Grasses have evolved a wide variety of inflorescences, in which the seeds are arranged in many different ways: Some types ...

Tammy Sons is the CEO of TN Nursery and an expert plant advisor who studied horticulture. She enjoys her family, the outdoors and nature. As a business owner in the nursery industry, I’ve ...

The goal is to develop multi-use naked barley for organic farming systems, with a focus on creating a variety that appeals to chefs, brewers, distillers and farmers. “Even though I’m a plant ...