November 27, 2025

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The hidden key in the genetic architecture of plants that enables an ultra-fast reaction to cold
La clau oculta en l’arquitectura gènica de les plantes que permet una reacció ultra-ràpida al fred
La clave oculta en la arquitectura génica de las plantas que permite una reacción ultrarrápida al frío

November 19, 2025

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The genetic basis of strawberry aroma
La base genètica de l’aroma de la maduixa
La base genética del aroma de la fresa

October 24, 2025

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The tomato’s molecular armour: scientists create a cold-resistant variety without sacrificing growth
L’armadura molecular del tomàquet: aconsegueixen crear una varietat resistent al fred sense sacrificar el seu creixement
La armadura molecular del tomate: logran crear una variedad resistente al frío sin sacrificar su crecimiento

October 7, 2025

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CRAG Open Day: a “plantastic” day to discover the science that transforms agriculture

June 25, 2025

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A new boost to the production of green biofungicides - CRAG researchers have developed a strategy to efficiently produce antifungal proteins on a large scale in plants
Un nou impuls a la producció de biofungicides verds - Els investigadors del CRAG han desenvolupat una estratègia per produir proteïnes antifúngiques de manera eficient i a gran escala en plantes
Un nuevo impulso a la producción de biofungicidas verdes - Los investigadores del CRAG han desarrollado una estrategia para producir proteínas antifúngicas de forma eficiente y a gran escala en plantas

May 23, 2025

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The solar panels of seedlings: discovery of the mechanism behind cotyledon expansion

May 13, 2025

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Spain - An event on new genomic techniques (NGTs) marks the start of the scientific advisory project between CRAG and the Ministry of Agriculture
Una jornada sobre las nuevas técnicas genómicas (NTG) da comienzo al proyecto de asesoría científica del CRAG junto al Ministerio de Agricultura
Una jornada sobre les noves tècniques genòmiques (NTG) dona el tret de sortida al projecte d’assessorament científic del CRAG amb el Ministeri d’Agricultura

April 4, 2025

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CRAG will collaborate with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food (MAPA) on a pioneering scientific advisory project on new genomic techniques and their potential use in the agri-food sector
El CRAG colaborará con el Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación (MAPA) en un proyecto pionero de asesoramiento científico sobre NTG y su uso potencial en el sector agroalimentario
El CRAG col·laborarà amb el Ministeri d'Agricultura, Pesca i Alimentació (MAPA) en un projecte pioner d'assessorament científic sobre NTG i el seu ús potencial en el sector agroalimentari

March 13, 2025

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Advancing sorghum science: drought-resilient crop for Spain's agricultural future

January 14, 2025

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Discovering the world of agricultural genomics: Javier Barbuzano’s journey at CRAG
Descobrint el món de la genòmica agrícola: El viatge de Javier Barbuzano en el CRAG
Descubriendo el mundo de la genómica agrícola: El viaje de Javier Barbuzano en el CRAG

November 28, 2024

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Plants and fungi exchange 'molecular messages' to establish beneficial symbioses - Small fungal RNA molecules travel to root cells to silence plant genes
Las plantas y los hongos intercambian ‘mensajes moleculares’ para establecer simbiosis beneficiosas - Moléculas de ARN fúngico entran en las células de la raíz para silenciar genes de la planta
Les plantes i els fongs intercanvien 'missatges moleculars' per establir simbiosis beneficioses - Molècules d'ARN del fong entren a les cèl·lules de l'arrel per silenciar gens de la planta

October 4, 2024

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Scientists unveil key genetic mechanism that improves drought tolerance in sorghum
Identificat un mecanisme genètic clau que millora la tolerància a la sequera en el sorgo
Identificado un mecanismo genético clave que mejora la tolerancia a la sequía en el sorgo

October 2, 2024

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Back to the past to understand the present of plant antiviral immunity

May 13, 2024

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CRAG welcomes 7 new AGenT postdoctoral fellows in its third and fourth call - Seven young researchers will conduct multidisciplinary and intersectoral projects in agricultural genomics at CRAG

April 10, 2024

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FRUITDIV and COUSIN: two new European projects designed to recover genetic variability and promote sustainable agriculture

March 1, 2024

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New insights on the transcriptional regulation of seed germination

January 26, 2024

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Plant bacterial pathogens survive in soil by changing their genetic expression pattern

January 16, 2024

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GenoDrawing: A revolutionary AI tool for predicting complex traits in plants

October 25, 2023

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Spain - Bringing genetic improvements to farmers to create a more competitive sector - This is the main objective of the GEMIPLANT demonstration project, which prepares training and transfer actions on plant genomics for farmers, horticulturists and breeders

August 1, 2023

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The movement of transposons gives rice a greater capacity for adaptation - How transposons help rice adapt to different environments by altering gene expression

June 15, 2023

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A newly identified protein confers drought tolerance to plants

May 15, 2023

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CRAG hosts two successful congresses on plant research and genomics-assisted breeding at CosmoCaixa

April 18, 2023

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Statement from CRAG regarding the review of the European regulatory framework on gene editing and its use in agriculture
El GRAG pide una legislación específica para la edición génica que refleje sus diferencias con los transgénicos

April 13, 2023

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Three young researchers from Spain and Italy will conduct multidisciplinary and intersectoral projects in agricultural genomics at CRAG

March 13, 2023

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New discovery sheds light on how melon crops resist CMV virus

February 20, 2023

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Estudio demuestra que el hierro potencia el sistema inmunitario del arroz

February 17, 2023

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CRAG researchers demonstrate that iron treatment increases plant resistance against rice blast fungus
El ferro potencia el sistema immunitari de l'arròs
El hierro potencia el sistema inmunitario del arroz

November 23, 2022

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CRAG opens its doors to industry to promote technology transfer - 85 people attended the CRAG-Companies Meeting: Biotechnology at the service of agriculture

November 22, 2022

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CRAG gets students involved in plant research during Science Week

November 14, 2022

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The Centre for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG) and the Institute of Agriculture and Food Research and Technology (IRTA) expand their international partnership with Front Range Biosciences to address the growing threat of hop latent viroid disease (HLVd) in cannabis