A good summary from @seedworldeu.bsky.social on Plant Reproductive Material (PRM) regulation: reform is needed, but exemptions risk weakening traceability and uniform standards. 🌱

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🌱 Italy launches a national push on #NGTs to strengthen traditional crops while preserving their identity. With the €9M #TEA4IT project led by #CREA and Dr. Licciardello, innovation supports farmers, consumers and iconic Italian foods. 👇 tomatonews.com/ngt-1-solana...

🌾How seed innovation supports better animal nutrition: Our KWS SEED2FEED team is working on solutions for more sustainable feed, which is also good for animal welfare🐄 📄 Read the whole story: www.insidekws.com/seed2feed-25/

🌾 Researchers screened rice cultivars and found a natural allele that helps keep root and shoot growth in balance under low nitrogen. This highlights traits #GenomeEditing could help breeders introduce for more efficient fertilizer use. 📄 www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Pesticide reduction ranks highest for Spanish consumers when evaluating benefits of #CRISPR #GenomeEditing tomatoes, followed by water saving and health. 🍅💧 Two preference groups appear: sustainability focused and health/taste focused. 🔗 link.springer.com/article/10.1...

🌱❄️ Stronger winter survival can be key to better yields. Researchers mapped genetic variation in faba beans and found a locus linked to frost tolerance that could help boost resilience and support sustainable local protein production. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

💮🥬 Using #GenomeEditing #CRISPR in petunia and lettuce, researchers fine‑tuned the regulation of terpenoids that are important for pollinators, flavor and fragrance. 📄International Journal of Molecular Science: doi.org/10.3390/ijms...

Fragmented rules = slower progress🌱 @seedfed.bsky.social warns that different regulations for #GenomeEditing #CRISPR are slowing climate‑resilient crop development and making competition harder for smaller breeders. www.agtechnavigator.com/Article/2026...

🌾 Researchers in Spain used #GenomeEditing #CRISPR to develop wheat with significantly lowered gluten levels, supporting food options for gluten‑sensitive consumers @plants4thefuture.bsky.social 👇 www.linkedin.com/posts/plants...

Tomatoes with more flavour? 🍅 Researchers in China and Australia used #GenomeEditing #CRISPR to boost natural aroma, enhancing taste without affecting yield or nutritional qualities. www.isaaa.org/kc/cropbiote...

“We can’t afford to fall behind.” MEP Jessica Polfjärd speaks with @seedworldeu.bsky.social about steering the EU’s #NGT negotiations and why science and innovation are essential for Europe to tackle food and climate challenges 👏 www.seedworld.com/europe/2026/...

🌾Curious about the latest safety insights on plant NGTs? EFSA’s new horizon scan reviews recent scientific literature and finds no new hazards or risks. 👇 efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/...

🌱Contributions from plant #research and #innovation to Future-Proofing EU Agri-Food - EPSO submission and position paper to the European Commission’s consultation on the AGRI R&I Strategy. 👉https://bit.ly/4bzrQi2 #PlantScience #EUAgriVision #FoodforEurope #HorizonEU #EUAgriFoodDays

🌾 Scientists at @hutton.ac.uk identified a barley gene with a key role in the development of new varieties that can better adapt to environmental change. www.hutton.ac.uk/unlocking-th...

🌾KWS hybrid rye performs reliably even on poorer soils. On Danish farms, it is fed to pigs for calmer behaviour and healthier digestion — while also cutting nitrogen and water use & overall CO₂ emissions! www.linkedin.com/posts/kwsgro...

Japan has approved four #CRISPR #GenomeEditing crops, with one on the market. 🍅 This study highlights that a shared vision and open risk communication are key for informed consumer choice; useful lessons for the EU. www.frontiersin.org/journals/gen...

🌍 A new study maps how the 196 UN member states regulate #NGTs. It outlines 8 differing regulatory approaches and finds that countries allowing transgenic plants are about 23% more likely to approve #GenomeEditing #CRISPR www.nature.com/articles/s44...

Pests & diseases threaten yields as chemical control loses effectiveness and faces tighter regulation. 🌱 Editorial in Frontiers Plant Sci highlights how #GenomeEditing, RNAi, synthetic biology and AI help develop resistant crops & sustainable pest control 👇 www.frontiersin.org/journals/pla...

🌱 New UK research project is bringing together farmers, breeders, scientists and agronomists to tackle the fungal disease light leaf spot in oilseed rape. Genome edited oilseed rape varieties are brought to farmers fields the first time 🌾👇 www.herts.ac.uk/about-us/new...

Jenny Matthiesen ist Züchterin für Spezialkuluren und ökologisches Saatgut bei der @kwsgroup.bsky.social An ihrem Beruf liebt sie vor allem eines: die Vielfalt. #WomeninPlantbreeding #WomeninScience

Euroseeds released an updated position paper highlighting the vital role of plant breeding for sustainable agriculture and a strong EU bioeconomy. 🌱 They call for dedicated FP10 & ECF funding to drive innovation. Read the full paper: euroseeds.eu/news/eurosee...

🌟“Science needs your brilliance.” Today, on #WomenAndGirlsInScience Day, we celebrate our KWS colleagues Khadija Sabir & Sandra Dunckel, whose paths from Punjab and Switzerland into plant science show different ways to shape the future of agriculture. 🌱 www.insidekws.com/khadija-25

🌱 Since the Precision Breeding Act, the UK Government has awarded funding for many interesting projects using #GenomeEditing, important for farmers and sustainable agriculture. 👇 Check out the four new projects at the @johninnescentre.bsky.social www.jic.ac.uk/press-releas...

🌱 AI-driven genomics were used in Canada to develop canola/oilseed rape resistant to clubroot, helping to cut fungicide use. Read more 👇 www.seedworld.com/canada/2025/...

Selecting the best hybrids requires a lot of field work: our KWS Rye Breeder María Belén Kistner is on the road from Italy and Spain to the U.S. and Canada to ensure that our rye hybrids thrive in every environment. Read the story: insidekws.com/rye-belt-25   #rye #insidekws

🌱 More nutritious, safer, and more resilient cassava? #GenomeEditing is helping scientists boost cassava’s nutritional content, reduce toxins and improve disease resistance. Check out the recent review in Tropical Plants: maxapress.com/data/article...

🌾 The first genome edited wheat in the Americas was developed for supporting healthier diets. Its dietary fiber is 5-10 times higher, while flour quality and flavor remain similar to traditional varieties. www.seedworld.com/latam/2025/0...

📣 ENVI has approved the compromise on the #NGTs Regulation - a key step toward final adoption! We welcome the broad support and calls for swift implementation to boost EU innovation and food security. Read more in the Euroseeds press release 👇 euroseeds.eu/app/uploads/...

Editing perennial crops can be slow and complex. This study presents a base #GenomeEditing approach that enables transgene‑free improvements in citrus and poplar, potentially boosting faster and more efficient breeding. 🌳 👉 rd.springer.com/content/pdf/...

🌱 Seeds are at the heart of Europe’s agriculture. Check out the video from #Euroseeds on how our sector drives innovation, sustainability, and food security through science‑based policies and modern breeding tools. www.linkedin.com/posts/eurose...

“A breeding programme is a long-term investment.” Our KWS CEO Felix Büchting talks with Investment Reports about why plant breeding innovation is vital for global food security, and how we help agriculture adapt to climate and market shifts. 👉 www.investmentreports.co/interview/fe...

🌱 With the commercialization of genome‑edited, Sclerotinia‑resistant oilseed rape in the US, farmers could cut fungicide use and secure more stable yields - even as climate change increases disease pressure. www.seedworld.com/canada/2025/...

🧬 Access to #CRISPR #GenomeEditing tools from Pairwise will help non-profit research organisation @cimmyt.bsky.social speed up the breeding of climate-resilient crops for smallholder farmers in 20+ countries, thus supporting food security 🌍 👉 news.agropages.com/News/NewsDet...

🌾 Wheat that fertilizes itself? @ucdavisplants.bsky.social researchers found that wheat emits compounds that help soil bacteria in fixing nitrogen. #CRISPR #GenomeEditing can enhance this, potentially reducing fertilizer use. 👉 Read more: www.ucdavis.edu/food/news/wh...

📜 How could the EU’s new #GenomeEditing framework help food security in low- and middle-income countries? @piie.com explores the impact of relaxing regulations: www.piie.com/blogs/realti...

🔍This review explores how #GenomeEditing can improve nutrition, shelf life, disease resistance and sustainability in horticultural crops - helping reduce waste and support healthier diets 🌱 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

🌾 #CRISPR #GenomeEditing can enable faster development of high-yielding rice that withstands heat and drought while offering better nutrition. Read more about the partnership between @irriofficial.bsky.social and Pairwise 👇 www.globenewswire.com/news-release...

🌊 Researchers achieved efficient #CRISPR #GenomeEditing in the complex yet understudied brown algae - paving the way for deeper functional studies and new opportunities in marine biotechnology and sustainable bioresource development. 👉 Read more: www.cell.com/cell-reports...

A nice recap from EU Health & Food Safety: why is December’s agreement on #NGTs so important, and what does it mean in practice 👇 www.linkedin.com/posts/eu-hea...

🟡 Goldenberry is local superfood - but large‑scale cultivation isn’t feasible without improving key traits. Researchers used #GenomeEditing to develop improved structure, making Goldenberry better adapted for global commercial production. Read more 👇 nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

🍽️ Healthier oils for sustainable diets? #GenomeEditing offers new ways to improve oil composition in crops. Read the review here: https://ow.ly/8Vaq50XMvOx#GenomeEditing

🙌 9 out of 9 points! For everyone as passionate about breeding as us, this quiz is a nice way to test your knowledge of where some of our well-known fruits and vegetables originated. Try the Gene Sprout Initiative's quiz and see how well you do 😉 🔗 https://ow.ly/40vY50XMtbZ

🌱 Every farmer feeds 150 people. 2025 has once again shown how important the work of farmers is - together, we’re driving progress in sustainable agriculture and breeding innovation. 🌟 We wish you joyful holidays and a great start to 2026!

Ever wondered how your Christmas tree is grown? 🎄 Breeders work year-round to create varieties that thrive in today’s conditions. It takes 8–9 years for a tree to reach the perfect height and shape. Next time you decorate, remember the dedication behind every tree. ✨ Merry Christmas! ✨

KWS joins Euroseeds in welcoming this key step towards the adoption of a proper regulatory framework for #NGTs 🌱 The EU Member States’ vote moves us closer to using an innovative tool that supports more resilient and productive farming across Europe. www.linkedin.com/posts/eurose...

Beim Runden Tisch zur Schilf-Glasflügelzikade kamen ExpertInnen zusammen, um zu eruieren, wie die weitere Ausbreitung des Schaderregers wirksam begrenzt werden kann. Für den BDP hat Dr. Felix Büchting teilgenommen. Zur Pressemitteilung 👉 www.bdp-online.de/de/Presse/Ak... @kwsgroup.bsky.social

AI can help advance more accurate and cost-effective #GenomeEditing – from optimized tissue culture protocols to data-driven CRISPR models. Check out the review article in Frontiers of Plant Science 👇 www.frontiersin.org/journals/pla...

🥔 Scientists used #CRISPR #GenomeEditing to boost resistant starch in an Indian potato variety, linked to steadier blood sugar and better gut health. 👉 Read the open‑access study: www.frontiersin.org/journals/gen...

🌾Researchers of @kstate.bsky.social are collaborating with farmers and using #CRISPR #GenomeEditing to reduce gluten allergens in wheat, whilst maintaining high quality for bread. 🎯Goal: safer food options for people with celiac disease www.ksre.k-state.edu/news-and-pub...