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Fuji apple study finds genetic mechanisms behind high-yield trees

Apples rank among the world's most valuable fruit crops, with production spanning more than 100 countries. Some apple trees naturally develop into what farmers call "spur-type" varieties—compact trees that are more productive ...

Researchers pioneer method to detect dehydration in plants

Have you ever wondered if your plants were dry and dehydrated, or if you're not watering them enough? Farmers and green-fingered enthusiasts alike may soon have a way to find this out in real time. Over the past decade, researchers ...

Building climate resilient cocoa farming in West Africa

Agroforestry systems, which integrate trees and shrubs into farming, are vital to achieving sustainable cocoa production in West Africa where 70% of the world cocoa is produced. Climate change induced drought means that it ...

Genetic research explores purple tea's health benefits

Purple tea, the product of long-term natural evolution, stands out for its high anthocyanin content, known for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging effects. Unlike traditional green tea, purple tea is increasingly ...

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Cas9-PE system achieves precise editing and site-specific random mutation in rice
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Automated 3D computer vision model offers a new tool to measure and understand dairy cow behavior and welfare
Molecular & Computational biology
Advancements in genomic research reveal alternative transcription initiation sites in thousands of soybean genes
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Agriculture
Will agricultural weeds finally claim the upper hand in a changing climate?
Ecology
Mitigating heat stress in heifers to prevent stock losses
Ecology
American soil losing more nutrients for crops due to heavier rainstorms, study shows
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Molecular & Computational biology
New insights into flowering regulation: Impact of carbon and nitrogen signaling on floral repressors in Arabidopsis
Biotechnology
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Biotechnology
Fermenting a future for food in Australia
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Researchers propose European-style food certification to boost Indiana's rural economies
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Agriculture
Producing high-quality seeds of an heirloom cabbage in different crop management systems
Agriculture
Better education can mitigate post-harvest food losses, increase global food security
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Spin-powered crystals dramatically improve water splitting process for clean hydrogen production
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Astronomers measure cosmic electrons at the highest energies to date
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Sombrero Galaxy dazzles in new Webb images and video
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Planetary scientist proposes an alternative theory for what lies beneath the surfaces of Uranus and Neptune
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Red clover seed oil rich in bioactive compounds, study finds

A research team has identified a wealth of bioactive compounds in red clover (Trifolium pratense) seeds and their oil, positioning them as a promising source for functional ingredients in food and health care products. Researchers ...

A brown ale or hoppy lager? Even fruit flies have a preference

It's no secret fruit flies are attracted to beer. Setting aside a glass of beer is a common practice to lure pesky insects away from a summer barbeque. Research by Belgian and German scientists now shows that not all fruit ...

Natural extracts boost drought resistance in lettuce and broccoli

A team from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the Universitat Jaume I of Castelló, in collaboration with the company Caldic Ibérica, has developed a product ...

Changing watering practices to improve tomato plant health

Some people believe that talking to your plants makes them thrive. While there's limited scientific support for sound improving plant health, there's a growing amount of evidence about the benefits of mechanical stimulation, ...

AI decodes microbes' message in milk safety testing approach

By combining the genetic sequencing and analysis of the microbes in a milk sample with artificial intelligence (AI), researchers were able to detect anomalies in milk production, such as contamination or unauthorized additives. ...

Key gene discovered for regulating rice grain length

Recently, a research team led by Professor Wu Yuejin from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, discovered a key gene that can influence rice grain length by regulating cell proliferation, ...