Canola

Canola is a genetic variation of rapeseed and was developed by Canadian plant breeders specifically for its nutritional qualities, particularly its low level of saturated fat.

Rice

Rice is life for more than half of humanity. It is the staple food for over 3 billion people, more than 90% of whom are Asians.

Corn

Corn is one of the three most important grains of the world. It is produced on more than 80 million hectares in developing countries.

Soybean

The soybean is a plant with a tradition: it was already cultivated in China by the year 3,000 BC. It is the oil crop of greatest economic relevance in the world.

Cotton

Cotton is a fiber, feed and food crop. The fiber has many uses and is noted for its versatility, appearance, performance and–above all–its natural comfort.

Squash

Summer squash is a tender, warm-season vegetable that are grown in many parts of the world. Summer squash differs from fall and winter squash in that it is selected to be harvested before the rind hardens and the fruit matures.

Papaya

Will the technology developed by the University of Hawaii be available to other papaya-producing countries? Papaya is an important crop in Southeast Asia where it is a popular subsistence food among small-scale farmers and their families.

Sugarbeet

Sugar derived from sugar beets (Beta vulgaris L.) accounts for about one-third world requirements while the rest comes from sugar cane.

Potato

Potato is considered the fourth most important food crop in the world, with annual production approaching 300 million tons and covers more than 18 million hectares. More than one-third of the global potato output now comes from developing countries.

Tomato

Tomatoes are considered today’s most popular garden fruit. For many years, however, tomatoes were considered poisonous and were grown solely for their ornamental value.