New research has shed light on how plants precisely control their growth and development, revealing that seemingly similar molecular components fulfill surprisingly different jobs.

Researchers have developed the world's first near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent nanosensor capable of real-time, non-destructive and species-agnostic detection of indole-3-acetic acid (IAA)—the primary ...

Large amounts of data ("big data") offer enormous potential for improving the accuracy of genome-wide predictions in plant ...

Researchers showed that some spinach defensins can confer similar protection to citrus and potatoes -- and possibly other crops. The effects show significant progress toward recovering yield and ...

HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. -- Genentech, a leading biotechnology company based in San Francisco, is set to build a $700 million ...

A new biotechnology plant is set to boost North Carolina's economy by more than $3 billion. Medical manufacturing company ...

By Nana Yaw Reuben Jr.The Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa a non-governmental organization fostering ...

Edwin Umbarger Distinguished Professor of Biological Sciences. He leads a project to develop a ... “Transgene-free genome editing is one of the Holy Grails of modern plant biotechnology,” Gelvin said.

Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, will create 400 jobs with a new biotechnology facility in Holly Springs, Wake County, ...