Tag: Wheat
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High-Resolution Plant Microbiome Profiling with Pangenome-Informed Long-Read Amplicons in Wheat Leaves
Introduction: elevating microbiome profiling in the wheat phyllosphere Understanding the complex microbial communities on wheat leaves is essential for disease management and crop health. Traditional ribosomal barcodes (16S/ITS) offer broad taxonomic coverage but often fall short in resolving closely related strains. A recently developed approach uses pangenome-informed, taxon-specific long-read amplicons to achieve species- and strain-level…
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Grain Market Update: 2nd October – European Bearish Trends & Global Outlook
Grain Market Update — 2 October As October opens, grain markets show a bearish tilt across both Europe and the United States. European prices remain under pressure, with Paris MATIF Dec-25 futures sliding to a contract low of €186.25/t on 30 September. This soft tone aligns with seasonal expectations and a broad risk-off mood in…
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Grain Market Update – 2 October
Market snapshot: EU and US price action Global grain markets are treading water with a generally bearish tilt, as European prices slide and U.S. crop developments add a layer of caution. On 30 September, Paris MATIF futures for December 2025 traded at a contract low of €186.25/t, underscoring ongoing weakness in European wheat despite some…
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Grain Market Update: European Bearish Tone Deepens as US Stocks Rise
Global Grain Market Snapshot Prices across major grain markets have moved lower as harvest progress and fresh stock data weigh on sentiment. European prices remain particularly bearish, with Paris MATIF futures for December 2025 dipping to contract lows around 186.25 euros per tonne on September 30. The slide mirrors a broader wave of bearish signals…
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Natural Selection of Wheat: Why the Weak Win
Introduction In the world of agriculture, the dynamics of plant competition play a critical role in crop production. Dr. Guy Golan from Hebrew University explores a captivating question: what is more beneficial for farmers—selfish or cooperative wheat? In a study presented at the upcoming Agricultural Sciences Conference in Jerusalem, Dr. Golan’s findings reveal intriguing insights…