New technology could help food crops thrive in crowded fields

A new form of ownership agreement keeps new plant varieties free for all

Jiming Jiang is unlocking the secrets of the centromere, an overlooked region of DNA that holds the key to chromosome engineering—and a new, possibly safer approach to gene therapy

Persistance pays off for drought-resisting plants.

Overuse of corn has clouded the image of America’s biggest crop. Can genetics help reshape corn’s future?

Bringing Wisconsin tubers overseas.