Click on the stories below to read about our research in local and international news outlets.
14 March, 2022
Understanding rust resistance in bread wheatSequencing a high-quality bread wheat genome facilitates the identification of a gene that confers stripe rust resistance and may lead to improved crop resilience.
07 March, 2022
Tweaking carotenoids proves fruitfulA novel plant-breeding strategy is targeting crop yield, nutritional value and stress tolerance, all through the expression of one gene.
20 January, 2022
Desert plants hold the key to crop survivalA fascination with desert plants and their survival mechanisms has led to a game-changing discovery for improving crop productivity under stress conditions.
28 November, 2021
Compact CRISPR system enables portable COVID-19 testingMiniature RNA-cutting protein harnessed for diagnostics and therapeutics.
14 November, 2021
Bacteria engage sulfur for plant salt toleranceUnderstanding the interplay between bacteria and sulfur is leading to exciting biotechnologies that could enable crops to be irrigated with salty water.
11 November, 2021
Improving global food security by controlling a persistent weedThe challenges of food production and global food security require a long-term, multi-pronged approach.
27 October, 2021
Faculty in Focus: Prof. Mark TesterInterview with CDA faculty member, Professor Mark Tester: “The food sector is arguably the most environmentally damaging of all sectors of human activity.”
14 October, 2021
Protecting the date palm for future prosperityModern research and technology are being used at KAUST to protect this very ancient crop.
20 June, 2021
Keeping a vigilant watch on SARS-CoV-2New lateral flow test Vigilant is cheaper, easier to use and as reliable as the current gold standard PCR test for diagnosing SARS-CoV-2 infection.
17 June, 2021
KAUST CDA and MEWA Kick off Saudi Native Genome ProjectPilot research project samples desert species to combat desertification and promote biodiversity