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Peptide synthesis could stop global potato pathogen once linked to Ireland's Great Famine
Scientists in Sweden have taken an important step toward fighting potato late blight, a plant disease that once triggered a historic famine in Ireland and now threatens to spread globally due to climate change. A new study ...
Agriculture
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Chicken gene-editing advance opens path to drug-producing eggs
Chicken eggs are already used to harvest helpful proteins called antibodies to protect humans from viruses such as influenza. Now, a breakthrough at the University of Missouri could one day lead to chickens that produce other ...
Biotechnology
10 hours ago
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Researchers have spent decades breeding better potatoes for chips, and their work isn't done
There's a surprising amount of science in a bag of potato chips. Researchers have spent decades developing potatoes for chip makers that can grow in all kinds of climates, avoid diseases and pests, sit in storage for months ...
Agriculture
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Wild apple genes still shape modern fruit, and that could matter for climate-ready crops
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with international partners, have uncovered new insights into how apples became the fruits we know today, showing that their evolution has been shaped by continuous exchange ...
Evolution
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Researchers develop dynamic framework to monitor tillage practices from space
Conservation tillage practices, such as no-till and reduced till, are critical for sustainable agriculture, and they are gradually becoming popular with farmers across the Midwest. Monitoring tillage usage can provide insights ...
Ecology
23 hours ago
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Goose poop could fuel a circular agriculture strategy, research shows
The telltale V-formations of migrating Canada geese each spring are usually welcome harbingers of warmer weather. They are also a visible warning that your chances of stepping on something unpleasant in a local park, sports ...
Ecology
Apr 21, 2026
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Plastics found in tomato and wheat crops stunt growth, study finds
A study investigating microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in agricultural settings has found they reduced plant growth and entered plant tissues through the soil, raising new concerns about food safety and human exposure. ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 21, 2026
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One tiny gene switch turns red lettuce upside down and reveals a hidden chemical tradeoff
Red-leaf lettuce is red due to anthocyanins, a class of polyphenolic pigments widely studied for their antioxidant properties. In plants, anthocyanins are synthesized through enzymatic reactions originating from the amino ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Apr 21, 2026
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Small-scale and backyard egg producers in New England invited to participate in survey
As more families and small enterprises enter the egg market and more consumers buy local food, the stakes around backyard egg safety are growing. A single outbreak linked to small producers could pose a setback to public ...
Agriculture
Apr 21, 2026
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Editing grapevine DNA could boost resistance to disease and drought
For the first time, a team of researchers from Stellenbosch University (SU) and the Agricultural Research Council has successfully edited the DNA of a woody crop plant in Africa by making precise changes to its genetic material. ...
Biotechnology
Apr 20, 2026
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Simple mineral treatment rescues flaxseed oil, slashing bitterness and keeping omega-3-rich flavor intact
How can the mild flavor of flaxseed oil be preserved for longer? A research team led by Roman Lang from the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich has investigated this question. ...
Biotechnology
Apr 20, 2026
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We designed the turf for the World Cup. Here's how we created the same playing experience across three countries
With 104 matches in 16 stadiums across Canada, the United States and Mexico, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be soccer's biggest event ever.
Plants & Animals
Apr 20, 2026
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Australia's truffle industry may owe part of its success to a surprising underground secret
Imagine ordering a truffle dish in a fancy restaurant, and you might picture pricey gourmet mushrooms from France or Italy. But recent decades have seen an upstart on the truffle scene. Today, one of the world's largest producers ...
Ecology
Apr 20, 2026
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Seaweed compound shows major methane cuts in beef cattle
Adelaide University researchers have demonstrated that a naturally derived seaweed compound can dramatically reduce methane emissions from beef cattle raised in extensive grazing systems, without harming calves. The study, ...
Veterinary medicine
Apr 20, 2026
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Shrink, remove and modify: Team successfully 'trims' wheat chromosomes
For the first time, a research team at the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK) has succeeded in reducing the size of, or even completely removing, chromosomes in plants with large genomes, such ...
Biotechnology
Apr 17, 2026
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Smart irrigation rules could cut water use and raise farm profits
As water supplies shrink and food demand grows, new interdisciplinary research from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln offers a practical way for farmers to manage irrigation more efficiently while protecting their bottom ...
Other
Apr 17, 2026
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Key gene enables tomato seed germination under high-temperature conditions
Researchers at University of Tsukuba have demonstrated that tomato mutants lacking the SlIAA9 gene, an auxin signaling repressor involved in the regulation of seed germination, not only retain high germination capacity under ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Apr 17, 2026
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As modern crops turn 'lazy' underground, old sorghum may hold key to future food security
A greater focus on roots during plant breeding could ensure staple grain crops continue to feed the world as recycled nutrients substitute conventional fertilizers in the future, a University of Queensland study published ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Apr 17, 2026
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Agrovoltaic systems can save water, generating energy and making tomato cultivation more sustainable at the same time
Researchers from the University of Seville (US) and the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) have demonstrated that it is possible to grow tomatoes and generate solar energy simultaneously, a key strategy for tackling global ...
Biotechnology
Apr 16, 2026
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Gene discovery opens new path for disease-resistant rice breeding
Bacterial blight (BB) is a serious plant disease that mainly affects rice plants, especially in warm, humid regions. Due to the severity of BB, discovering and applying BB-resistance genes is strategically important for ensuring ...
Biotechnology
Apr 16, 2026
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