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Rutgers Scientists Develop New CRISPR Basil
A Breakthrough in Sweet Basil: Rutgers Secures Patent for Downy Mildew Resistance Exciting news for anyone who enjoys sweet basil: Our team at Rutgers University has achieved a major milestone … Read More
USDA Specialty Crops Research Initiative Reflections
A Look Back on Our USDA Specialty Crops Research Initiative Grant: “Investigating the genetic basis of downy mildew and bacterial leaf spot resistance in basil (Ocimum spp.) using advanced genomic … Read More
Meg’s Favorite Use of Basil…
Dr. Meg McGrath is an Associate Professor Emeritus from Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and is the Chair of our Externally Advisory board. Pesto is Meg McGrath’s favorite … Read More