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Blueberry industry at risk as powdery mildew spreads worldwide
A new North Carolina State University study pinpoints the worldwide spread of a fungus that taints blueberry plants with powdery mildew, a disease that reduces blueberry yield and encourages the use of fungicides to combat ...
Plants & Animals
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Scientists leverage AI to fast-track methane mitigation strategies in animal agriculture
A new study from USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Iowa State University (ISU) reveals that generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help expedite the search for solutions to reduce enteric methane emissions ...
Biotechnology
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New explorations of wheat stem sawfly management
Two graduate students in Montana State University's College of Agriculture have published new research on two aspects of management for one of the region's most damaging agricultural pests.
Plants & Animals
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Crop switching for climate change in China
A study of Chinese agriculture recommends planting areas currently growing maize and rapeseed with alternative crops to reduce environmental costs while maximizing food production as the climate changes.
Agriculture
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Repairing a domestication mutation in tomato leads to an earlier yield
Genome editing with CRISPR-Cas is often associated with the induction of mutations. However, a team of researchers from the Swiss University of Lausanne now shows that it can also be used to repair natural mutations.
Biotechnology
17 hours ago
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Findings may help researchers develop a medication-friendly grapefruit
Grapefruit and pummelo contain compounds called furanocoumarins that may affect the blood levels of more than 100 prescription drugs, so people taking these medications are advised to remove these fruits from their diets.
Molecular & Computational biology
Jan 8, 2025
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Study assesses the benefits of alfalfa-almond intercropping
The practice of growing different but complementary plants within a given area, also known as intercropping, has numerous positive effects, such as reduced soil erosion, weed suppression, nitrogen fixation (the conversion ...
Agriculture
Jan 8, 2025
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A new effort could help to wipe 'phantom agents' from pathogen regulatory lists
Wiping "phantom agents" from a list of suspected plant pathogens would improve agricultural efficiency and food security by updating regulations on international shipment of pathogen-free plant materials destined for countries ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 7, 2025
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New research reveals why some Australian dairy farmers are considering leaving the industry
You might think dairy farmers would be enjoying boom times. The dairy industry has been expanding worldwide in response to increasing demand, mainly in the emerging markets of Asia.
Agriculture
Jan 7, 2025
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Fourth global detection of protozoan parasite in pigs hints at wider scope of infection
The National Veterinary Research Institute in Poland reports the first molecular detection of Sarcocystis miescheriana in a condemned pig carcass in that country. The research confirms only the fourth known occurrence of ...
Microplastics are widespread in seafood that people eat, study suggests
The tiny particles that are shed from clothing, packaging and other plastic products are winding up in the fish that people eat, according to a new study from Portland State researchers, highlighting a need for technologies ...
Ecology
Jan 6, 2025
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Drought and farming: How women in South Africa are using Indigenous knowledge to cope
Africa's small-scale farmers make up nearly 80% of all farms in the agriculture sector. In South Africa, there are about 2 million small-scale farmers, predominantly Black and based in the eastern summer rainfall region of ...
Agriculture
Jan 6, 2025
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Unlocking plant resilience: Shared genes offer hope for climate-ready crops
A team at the University of Calgary is making scientific advances in understanding plant adaptation, which could ultimately be used to find ways to make agricultural crops more resilient to heat, drought and climate change.
Evolution
Jan 6, 2025
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Tiny plants reveal big potential for boosting crop efficiency
Scientists have long sought ways to help plants turn more carbon dioxide (CO₂) into biomass, which could boost crop yields and even combat climate change. Recent research suggests that a group of unique, often overlooked ...
Evolution
Jan 6, 2025
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Invasive flies have never been worse in Pennsylvania's mushroom capital, homeowners say
When Brendan Nerney wakes up, it's not the sound of his alarm clock he dreads, but the dull buzzes from bug zappers strung throughout his Chester County home.
Plants & Animals
Jan 6, 2025
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Prime apple growing areas in US face increasing climate risks
Some of the most productive apple regions in America are facing big challenges from a changing climate, according to a Washington State University study.
Ecology
Jan 6, 2025
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What to know about bird flu in Pennsylvania
As more cases of bird flu are reported across species and locations, states across the country are taking precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the virus.
Plants & Animals
Jan 5, 2025
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What to know about bird flu as farms fight outbreaks in California
The rise of bird flu across farms in California has raised questions about the virus and its potential threat to humans. While the threat to humans is currently small.
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 5, 2025
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A new look at the peculiarities of crop-pollinator interactions could boost plant quality
Pollination by animals contributes to a third of global food production, but little research has been done into the extent to which the identity of pollinators, pollen and crop varieties influence fruit quality when it comes ...
Ecology
Jan 3, 2025
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Cover crops as living mulch boost soil health and nutrient cycling, study finds
Researchers have discovered that using cover crops as "living mulch" between rows of maize can significantly improve soil health and nutrient cycling, offering a sustainable approach to agricultural management.
Ecology
Jan 3, 2025
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