maize

A European heatwave caused an estimated €2 billion loss in the value of grain crops, with France and Hungary experiencing the greatest declines in maize and wheat production.

Rwanda is nearing the release of its first biotech crops, with cassava, Irish potato, and maize varieties showing strong performance in trials compared to conventional crops, according to officials from the African Agricultural Technology Foundation.

Teosinte alleles improve nitrogen assimilation and seed protein in modern maize without reducing yield, offering a strategy for crop improvement. This discovery could help meet future population demands by enhancing agricultural productivity.

Chloroplast plastoglobules in maize function as nitrogen-assimilation hubs, with key enzymes improving nitrogen-use efficiency. This discovery could lead to strategies for developing high-yield, sustainable crops.

A gene named SAUR72 in maize helps maintain synchronous flowering of male and female flower clusters during drought, preventing yield losses. This discovery offers a potential strategy for developing drought-resilient maize varieties.

Plastoglobules in maize organize enzymes to convert nitrogen into growth compounds, potentially improving sustainable agriculture. This discovery highlights metabolic hubs that optimize nitrogen use in plants.

A study published in Nature corrects its findings on modifying an E3 ligase in maize to improve cold resilience and phosphate use efficiency. The research highlights genetic engineering advancements for agricultural sustainability.