- Second generation sequencing on the one hand. First generation methylation mapping on the other. What’s a poor bitechnologist to do?
- Site of the birth of MesoAmerican agriculture pinpointed.
- Meta-analysis says mating system does not affect magnitude of local adaptation. Ok, I really need to understand this one, because it’s kinda counter-intuitive..
- Boffins produce longer-lasting tomato. Which, however, still tastes like water. Those pesky biotechnologists are all over this.
- A tale of two brews. And here’s why I prefer beer. Well, one reason. Meanwhile, a hero probes how the amber nectar comes to be.
- Another slightly dubious use for soy. Aren’t you glad its genome has been sequenced? Thanks, Jacob.
- Evidence for cultivated carrot from medieval Poland. I’m sure this is REALLY important.
- CIMMYT video of seed processing.
- Pandanus photo for all my Pacific friends.
- Yams to have their day? I hope so, but we have been here before. Repeatedly.
- Salicornia the new hope for saline regions? I hope so, but we have been here before. Repeatedly.
- FAO manages wild biodiversity to manage pollinators.
Nibbles: Freakeh, Communication, CBD, konjac
- Freekeh, the New Quinoa? Mebbe. Meh.
- Biodiversity loss matters, and communication is crucial. Uh’huh.
- “We’re all gardeners in some way or another, so we can play a role.” Convention on Biological Diversity gets it?
- Got konjac? The Toad’s has flowered.
Nibbles: Seed saving, Hard graft, Urban Ag, Sandwiches, Chickens
- Psst, wanna save some seeds? Maybe do a little breeding on the side. USDA has some sites for you. NSFW.
- Patrick grafts citrus — after, er, sidestepping genebank authorization hell.
- Got an article on Best Practices in Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture Development? JAFSCD wants it.
- Scanwiches. Really. Diversity in bread. h/t Cleek. (Hey, it’s a slowish day.)
- Backyard chickens: an art, a science, a social movement. An exhibition. At cornell.
Nibbles: Kew web, Turkeys, Sugar, Climate, Law
- RBG Kew launches new website. Busy, busy, busy.
- Turkeys domesticated twice, neither time in Turkey. Gobble, gobble.
- Warmer-than-expected weather hits Thai sugar production. Sweet.
- Climate shocks hit poor countries’ exports. Shocked. h/t Cecilia.
- Biodiversity law could stymie research,” and that’s all I know, because the rest is behind a paywall. Access and benefit share THIS!
Nibbles: Amman, Banana disease, Survey, Qatar, Wetlands
- MSM on Amman meeting; eat Luigi’s dust.
- Black sigatoka disease confirmed on St Lucia; eats banana plantations.
- “Eggs come from sheep” kids survey surprise shock; eat anything.
- Qatar builds a genebank.
- On World Wetlands Day, Lake Chad protected and British farmland flooded. Will some crop wild relatives benefit?