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Join Markus Flury, SSSA Editor-in-Chief and ex-Editor of Vadose Zone Journal, and Fugen Dou, Methods of Soil Analysis Subcommittee and Books Committee Member, at the Wiley stand. They are looking forward to meeting you! Soil Science Society of America Journal Agricultural & Environmental Letters Journal of Environmental Quality Vadose Zone Journal

#CerealRye is a #CoverCrop champ, but could it turn into a weedy menace? This review article highlights that, with traits like delayed flowering & seed shatter, its wild side might threaten ecosystems. #InvasiveSpecies Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1002/csc2.7…

Just because #NIR gives a number doesn’t mean it’s right. Validate with scatter plots & key stats—SEP, bias, R², slope & intercept. This article shares why independent testing is key for credible #forage analysis. #OpenAccess Read the full article here doi.org/10.1002/csc2.7…

By 2050, we’ll need 50% more food, but the current systems are maxed out. Enter the #MexicanYamBean: a drought-tolerant, nitrogen-fixing, seed-grown root crop with high yields & big potential for food, #pharma & more. #FoodSecurity doi.org/10.1002/csc2.7…

Roots matter! A new article on #RhizomaPeanut shows how defoliation (#grazing vs. #haying) affects root-rhizome growth and nitrogen cycling. Results highlight the seasonal and yearly variability in N returns to grasslands. Read more here: doi.org/10.1002/csc2.7…

Did you know #sorghum roots secrete a natural compound that helps keep #nitrogen in the soil? This review explores how #sorgoleone could improve #NUE and cut #pollution from #fertilizers. Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1002/csc2.7…

#Mangosteen may have thick skin, but it bruises easily! #Postharvest impacts trigger pericarp hardening via lignin biosynthesis, lowering fruit quality. Understanding this response can help reduce losses and improve shelf life. Read full article here: doi.org/10.1002/csc2.7…

A new study discovered novel versions of #soybean #maturity genes from wild types, tweaking plant development without altering #flowering time. A step closer to improving yield & adapting soybeans to diverse climates! Read full article here: doi.org/10.1002/csc2.7…

Students + community = change! UMN’s Community Plant Breeding Team is working to adapt African leafy veggies—like #Amaranth & #JuteMallow—for #Minnesota. Their 5 key lessons offer a blueprint for breeding culturally important #vegetable crops. Read: doi.org/10.1002/csc2.7…

#Maize feeds the world, but #drought and poor soils threaten its future. Fortunately, maize #roots fight back, adapting depth and branching to reach scarce water and nutrients. Read: doi.org/10.1002/csc2.7…

How do small-seeded #lentils handle #India's diverse climates? A multi-location study found that heat during flowering and reproduction slashed yields. With 53% of yield variation driven by environment, region-specific #breeding is key. Read: doi.org/10.1002/csc2.7…

#Root-knot nematodes can slash #peanut yields by 50%! But new lines with resistance from Arachis stenosperma show 99% less infestation and no yield penalty. A win for farmers with or without #nematode pressure! #OpenAccess Read: doi.org/10.1002/csc2.7…

#Sesame is prized for its rich, healthy #oils—but what makes #Sudanese sesame special? 🌿🔬 A new study uncovers key #genes tied to oil quality and how environment shapes them. #OpenAccess Read: doi.org/10.1002/csc2.7…

#GrainSorghum thrives under #drought, but who breeds it best? A new study of 1200+ hybrids from public & private programs shows: crossing inbreeds across programs improves yield! #OpenAccess Read: doi.org/10.1002/csc2.7…

#Kikuyu grass dominates #Colombia’s highlands—but with surprisingly low genetic diversity! Clonal spread & limited introduction explain its success. #Forage #Genetics Read: doi.org/10.1002/csc2.7…

Do #WildBees prefer sweeter nectar or more of it? A new study in #sunflowers found 2 nectar types: high volume/low sugar vs. low volume/high sugar, but bees didn’t favor one over the other. Some lines were preferred, but not for nectar alone! #Pollinator

In a new study, 450 early maturity #soybean accessions in Iowa were screened using #drones & sensors. #RGBVI matched breeder picks, highlighting top #drought-tolerant lines. #OpenAccess Read: doi.org/10.1002/csc2.7…

Pasta starts with #DurumWheat, but pests like the #HessianFly threaten yields. New research uncovers resistance genes in durum & #EmmerWheat, offering hope for #breeding tougher, pest-fighting wheat. #QTL Read doi.org/10.1002/csc2.7…

Improving resistant #starch in #rice = better fiber, lower #GlycemicIndex, healthier diets! A new study reveals key gene combos (beIIb + SSIIIa + Wxa) to maximize RS. A win for breeders, rice research, & public health! Read doi.org/10.1002/csc2.7…

Cool shock, big loss: Late-maturity #α-amylase (LMA) hurts #wheat quality & farmer profits. New research maps a key gene for LMA tolerance (QLind-wsu-7A.2) in soft white winter wheat, offering hope for stable yields in cooler climates. #OpenAccess