Alex Martin, Author at Germination

Posted on October 23, 2018, updated on October 24, 2018 by Alex Martin

Looking to the future causes anxiety about the economy, but do we really need to worry? What will the seed industry look like in 10 years? Will growers want more wheat in 2028, or will corn still reign supreme? Will CRISPR be a major player in plant …

Posted on July 11, 2018, updated on July 11, 2018 by Alex Martin

Putting work on hold seems irresponsible, even after hours. But for mental health, there must be a balance between life and work. After a long day at work, empoyees should be able to leave the office, head home and relax. But how many people actually…

Posted on June 25, 2018, updated on June 26, 2018 by Alex Martin

The Borlaug Scholars program is established by the National Association of Plant Breeders (NAPB) and funded through the Agronomic Science Foundation (ASF) to develop the plant breeding science professions by strengthening the next generation of leade…

Posted on December 20, 2017, updated on December 21, 2017 by Alex Martin

In the argument to claim the rights to patent CRISPR, the Broad Institute and the University of California can only concede that one of them should receive the intellectual property rights. Two parties have been battling for the rights to claim the p…

Posted on December 8, 2017, updated on December 12, 2017 by Alex Martin

Researchers from Umeå University in Sweden and Wageningen University & Research in The Netherlands find a protein that hinders aphid destruction. There are many pests that plague grower’s crops, but one of the worst is the aphid. Aphids work i…

Posted on December 6, 2017, updated on December 8, 2017 by Alex Martin

Diego Risso, executive director of the Seed Association of the Americas (SAA), talks about the challenges that the SAA faces and the changes in plant breeding in South America. Seed World: What is your favorite book currently on your bookshelf and wh…

Posted on November 21, 2017, updated on November 23, 2017 by Alex Martin

David Hollinrake, North American President of Syngenta Seeds, speaks about changing mindsets from crops to seeds at Syngenta. Seed World: What are you reading currently? David Hollinrake: “Never Eat Alone” by Keith Ferrazzi. In our world of cons…