Weevils can devastate food legumes in developing countries, but genetically modified peas (Pisum sativum), chickpeas and cowpeas expressing the gene for alpha-amylase inhibitor-1 (αAI) from the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) are completely protected from weevil destruction.

 αAI is...

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist Dong Wang is evaluating whether infrared sensors and thermal technology can help peach growers decide precisely when to irrigate in California's San Joaquin Valley. ARS is USDA's principal intramural scientific research agency, and the research...

Anther culture is a process of using cultured anAt the moment, dragon fruit is considered one of the specious agricultural produces which is preferred by domestic and international consumers.thers to breed haploid seedlings

Anther culture is a process of using cultured anthers to breed haploid seedlings 

Anther culture technique was created by Guha and Maheshwari in 1964. It could be applied to breed haploids for more than 200 species including tomato, rice, tobacco,...

Four crops used for animal husbandry including maize, soybean, cassava and potato are the ones that Vietnam needs to apply transgenic technology to increase yield as soon as possible. It shouldn’t apply this technology to other crops such as pepper,...

With several advantages of tropical climate, Vietnam has various kinds of fruits with good quality to serve domestic markets and export. The favorable areas to grow fruit crops for export are concentrated in the South of Vietnam. The exported Vietnamese...

Bitter Gourd
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia), also known as bitter melon, is a popular vegetable in Asia. It provides essential micronutrients and dietary fiber required for good health. Bitter gourd has been used in traditional medicine for managing diabetes and...