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We鈥檙e called 鈥淎ggies鈥 for a reason. 不良研究所鈥 agricultural and food scientists tackling farmers鈥 toughest challenges, from pests, crop diseases to poor soil quality. We want to help ensure you always have access to the highest quality food.
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不良研究所 researchers create a new breed of tomato able to withstand mechanical harvesting and the first commercially viable mechanical tomato harvester

2006

A new breed of flood-tolerant rice is developed at 不良研究所, increasing food security for 70 million of the world鈥檚 poorest people

 

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Parasitic Weeds Threaten Tomato Plants on California Farms

A tiny parasitic weed is threatening California鈥檚 $1.5B tomato industry. 不良研究所 researchers are racing to detect and stop Orobanche ramosa using drones, genetics, chemistry and field trials in a collaborative fight to protect farms and food supplies.

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