Corteva Agriscience
Taking Aim Against the Dire Threat of Fall Army Worm
Environmental health and biodiversity
Source: The Farming Forum (30 Dec 2022)
Latest progress on fall armyworm prevention and protection show signs of success for smallholders.
Galvanized leaf storage proteins serve as a nutrient lifeline for maize under drought, recent study says
Climate adaptation and mitigation
A team of researchers activates vegetative storage proteins in maize leaves, to stockpile nitrogen reserves for release when plants are hit by drought.
Scientific opportunities and challenges
Capacity development
First meetings of the AGG Science and Technical Steering Committees generate insights and recommendations for optimizing breeding schemes.
Unique partnership to transform maize breeding and production in Africa
Innovations
Stakeholders take stock of ongoing work to bring farmers superior hybrids using two novel technologies.
Interdrought 2020 congress proceedings now online
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Presentations, abstracts and posters of major conference about agricultural production in water-limited environments are available for free.
Climate, nutrition and security challenges require global food system transformation
Climate adaptation and mitigation
The 2019 Borlaug Dialogue explored solutions to feed the planet sustainably in the face of conflict and climate change.
Breeders find strength in diversity at EiB contributor meeting
Innovations
Members tackle challenges and share progress in annual meeting.