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Maize cultivation in Nigeria: Better predicting pest and climate risks
A new study published in Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment shows that pests such as the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) and grubs (Holotrichia serrata) could have a significant impact on maize cultivation in Nigeria ...
Ecology
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How light stabilizes a stress-response protein to help plants survive harsh environments
Researchers at National Taiwan University discovered how light stabilizes a key stress-response protein, offering insights into improving crop resilience to harsh environments.
Molecular & Computational biology
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Climate patterns and water quality linked in farming landscapes
A recent study conducted in southwest England has shed light on the connection between large-scale climate drivers and suspended sediment concentrations, a key factor in water quality. The research, focused on the impact ...
Ecology
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Traditional breeding falls short in boosting soybean photosynthesis
A team from the University of Illinois has determined that improving a key component of soybean photosynthesis is unlikely to come from traditional breeding methods, and that gene editing is likely the key to unlocking soybean ...
Molecular & Computational biology
14 hours ago
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Guardians of the vineyard: Canines and chemistry work to combat powdery mildew
Dogs have many jobs, but one you may not expect is identifying grapevines coated in a destructive and highly contagious fungus. Although dogs can detect serious vine infections by smell, scientists don't know exactly what ...
Veterinary medicine
Mar 23, 2025
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Triggering parasitic plant 'suicide' to help farmers
Parasitic weeds are ruthless freeloaders, stealing nutrients from crops and devastating harvests. But what if farmers could trick these invaders into self-destructing? Scientists at UC Riverside think they've found a way.
Agriculture
Mar 22, 2025
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Insecticides may contribute to bigger problems with certain weeds
Insecticides may help growers hoping to protect their crops from harmful insects, but they also may contribute to a larger amount of some weeds, according to a study led by researchers at Penn State.
Ecology
Mar 21, 2025
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QR codes may represent workable tracking and tracing solution for Brazil's beer bottling industry
Better technology for keeping track of glass beer bottles could be important in improving health and safety and operational efficiency in the alcoholic beverage sector, according to work published in the International Journal ...
Agriculture
Mar 21, 2025
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Slovakia reports first foot-and-mouth cases in 50 years
Slovakia has confirmed its first foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in 50 years at three farms near the border with Hungary, the government said on Friday, following cases there and in Germany.
Agriculture
Mar 21, 2025
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New DNA map of the pistachio could create better varieties
California produces 99% of the nation's pistachios, generating nearly $3 billion in economic value in the state. But pistachios have been slightly understudied, in part because of the lack of a high-quality map of their DNA.
Molecular & Computational biology
Mar 20, 2025
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Scaling agroforestry can support fisheries, local food production and cultural practices
Protecting native forests combined with transitioning fallow and unmanaged agricultural lands to 'Ōiwi (Native Hawaiian) and other place-based agroforestry systems has direct benefits for local fisheries, according to a ...
Ecology
Mar 20, 2025
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The olive landscape: A nearly 4,000-year-old legacy of human-nature interaction in the Central Mediterranean
The olive tree is one of the most iconic symbols of the Mediterranean basin, deeply intertwined with the region's history, economy, and culture. But how did this tree, originally a wild species, come to dominate landscapes ...
Paleontology & Fossils
Mar 20, 2025
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Nature's warriors: How rice plants detect and defend against viral invaders
A new study has uncovered a molecular mechanism by which rice cells perceive viral infections and initiate antiviral response. This finding significantly contributes to our understanding of virus-host interactions for further ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Mar 20, 2025
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Microplastics: Are they poisoning crops and jeopardizing food production?
Microplastics are hindering photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert energy from the sun into the fruit and vegetables we eat. This threatens massive losses in crop and seafood production over the coming decades ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 20, 2025
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Low-cost idea is helping farmers in developing countries prevent venomous snakebites through a customizable armor
Paralysis. Fever. Convulsions. These are just some of the symptoms of a venomous snakebite. If you're lucky and live close to a hospital, you can receive antivenom and leave with a story and a scar. For those who live in ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 20, 2025
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New strain of bird flu wipes out Mississippi poultry farm
A new strain of a highly pathogenic bird flu known as H7N9 has surfaced at a poultry farm in Mississippi where chickens are raised for breeding.
Veterinary medicine
Mar 19, 2025
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Fertilization experiment provides 50 years of data for sustainable open-field vegetable production
For 50 years, scientists in Großbeeren have studied how different fertilization strategies affect vegetable and soil quality. The box plot facility in Großbeeren hosted one of the world's longest fertilization experiments ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 19, 2025
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The changing sky that plants see: Numerical tool predicts sunlight patterns to improve agriculture
Researchers from Kyushu University have developed a new numerical model to explain the behavior of sunlight under various weather conditions. Unlike previous methods that focused on how plants perceive sunlight as a pure ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Mar 19, 2025
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Plant patch can detect stress signals in real time
Environmental conditions can cause damaging stress to plants, posing challenges for home gardeners and farmers. Therefore, early detection—before leaves visibly discolor, wilt or wither—is crucial.
Biotechnology
Mar 19, 2025
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Integrated pest management: A vital strategy to protect Asian rice against fall armyworm
A new study published in the journal CABI Reviews highlights the critical role that integrated pest management (IPM) plays in combating the threat fall armyworm poses to Asian rice security.
Plants & Animals
Mar 19, 2025
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