Understanding pollen incompatibility could help improve hybrid seed production

01 April 2026

Researchers at IBERS, Aberystwyth University, together with national and international collaborators, have uncovered how plants rapidly halt pollen tube growth as part of their self‑incompatibility response — a natural mechanism that prevents inbreeding and promotes genetic diversity. Understanding this process opens new possibilities for improving hybrid seed production, crop yields and food security.

Student discovery could advance flood-resilient crops

16 April 2026

An Aberystwyth University student has uncovered how different plant varieties respond to flooding, offering insights that could help crops cope with extreme weather.