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First gap-free peanut genomes reveal genes behind bigger seeds and better oils
An international team of researchers has produced complete, gap-free genome sequences for six peanut varieties, providing a comprehensive blueprint for future peanut breeding and improvement strategies.
Molecular & Computational biology
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Lower-intensity coconut farming boosts yields and soil health in West Africa
New research shows that lower-intensity management of coconut palm plantations can sustain, or even increase, crop yields while improving soil health. The new approach, published in Plants, People, Planet, reduces harmful ...
Agriculture
19 hours ago
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An agricultural mosaic in Taiwan
About 23 million people live in Taiwan, a Pacific island about the size of Maryland. Despite its size, the island produces a tremendous amount of agricultural goods per year—about $18 billion, according to Taiwan's Ministry ...
Agriculture
20 hours ago
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Wild Balkan berries keep gin taste steady as climate shifts
As he threaded his way through the scrub in Serbia's southern hills, Slobodan Velickovic stopped to inspect the small indigo berries that have made the Balkans a key part of the global gin industry.
Agriculture
Apr 24, 2026
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Robotic fish prototype cuts aquaculture stress while inspecting nets and water
The Centre for Research in Robotics and Underwater Technologies (CIRTESU) at the Universitat Jaume I in Castelló has developed an experimental modular, bio-inspired robotic fish prototype (UJIFISH) for inspection, hybrid ...
Biotechnology
Apr 23, 2026
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Rye mulch stabilizes vegetable yields—clover living mulch can significantly reduce yields
Results recently published in the journal Plant and Soil by the researchers of the Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ) show that strip tillage combined with rye mulch can maintain stable yields of white ...
Agriculture
Apr 23, 2026
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Common soil fungus could cut pesticide use while helping tomatoes grow stronger
Trichoderma species—a common fungus found in soils—have varying abilities to promote tomato plant growth and differentially affect the abundance of certain soil bacteria, according to a study led by researchers at Penn State.
Ecology
Apr 23, 2026
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We eat a lot of wheat. So how can we grow more in a changing climate?
Whether it's tucking into some toast, dumplings or a bowl of fresh pasta, humans love eating wheat.
Ecology
Apr 23, 2026
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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
Apr 22, 2026
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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
Apr 22, 2026
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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
Apr 22, 2026
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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
Apr 22, 2026
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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
Apr 22, 2026
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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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