ARS RESEARCH ...
GENOME RESULTS ...
Tomato pan-genome brings back the flavor
The new tomato pan-genome found about 5,000 previously undocumented tomato genes
SUMMER IS ON ITS WAY ...
Charleston Gray watermelon sequenced
This watermelon variety was first introduced to the public in 1954 by USDA ARS
GOING NUTS ...
Peanut genome sequenced with striking accuracy
The story of the cultivated peanut begins several thousand years ago in South America
GENETIC TESTING ...
Zoetis launches first genomic test for Jersey cattle
Clarifide® Plus for Jerseys helps producers predict disease risk, profit potential
GENETICS ...
Is a gene-edited animal a drug?
Ruling may hinder use of gene editing to introduce useful attributes into livestock
GENETIC RESEARCH ...
Nanotubes make genetic engineering in plants easy
DNA riding on a nanotube easily slips into plant cells, allowing non-GMO modifications
UPCOMING MEETING ...
Plant & animal breeding innovations, Feb. 5th
Topics of upcoming CDFA meeting include breeding, gene editing technology
RESEARCH ...