Plant breeding is the production of plants by selective mating or hybridization. It is the traditional mechanism for producing new varieties of plants for horticulture and agriculture.

The Bachelor of Horticultural and Plant Systems will give you the skills to join the one of the country’s biggest economic sectors – that is dependent on plant life, both in natural ecosystems and ...

This Research Topic aims to explore innovative climate-smart breeding techniques that enhance the ability of horticultural crops to adapt to and tolerate abiotic stressors associated with climate ...

The Asteraceae family boasts more than 25,000 species, with chrysanthemums ranking among its most iconic and economically ...

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) Production, Genetic Resources and Strategic Breeding Priorities for Sustainable Food Security: A Review Dong-Kwan Kim Kingsley Ochar Kanivalan Iwar Bo-Keun Ha Seong-Hoon ...

New plant award entries to the Four Oaks trade show include some groundbreaking breeding. Beekenkamp Plants' LaBella Dahlia ...

CLINTON – The Clinton Horticultural Society hosted its annual plant auction on May 21 at the OMAFRA building on Don Street. Once again, first vice-president Michael Falconer, the society’s ...

If I was to stand a serious chance of picking up a prize I should have planted my onions in a deep, well-dug trench, filled ...

In the fight against a devastating kiwifruit disease, scientists have discovered that the plant’s own microbiome may be its ...

Bailey Nurseries has named Amanda Flint as its new Product Development Manager as Debbie Lonnee prepares for retirement.

While it might seem like any and all flowers will bring in hummingbirds, there are plenty of options out there that won't attract these flying visitors.