Seeds of Innovation: GEFSES Symposium Bridges Continents Through Genome Editing

Published: 30 July 2025

In March 2025, the GEFSES program hosted its annual international symposium, "Harnessing Genome Editing for Resilient Agriculture," in Ludhiana, India. The event was held in collaboration with...

Cracking the Code of Pre-Harvest Sprouting

Published: 24 September 2025

Pre-harvest sprouting (PHS) is a major global issue affecting cereal crops like wheat and barley. It occurs when grains begin to germinate on the plant before harvest due to environmental triggers...

Professor Jaswinder Singh selected for Mary E. Spencer award by the Canadian Society of Plant Biologists

Published: 27 May 2025

The Canadian Society of Plant Biologists has selected Jaswinder Singh, Professor at McGill University's Department of Plant Science, to receive the 2025 Mary E. Spencer award, which recognizes...

Scientists edit oat DNA for the first time, paving the way for healthier, more climate-resilient crops

Published: 10 June 2025

For the first time, scientists have successfully edited oat DNA, a breakthrough that could accelerate the development of oats with more fibre, higher yields, and greater resilience to climate...

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