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Harnessing nature to defend soybean roots
The microscopic soybean cyst nematode (SCN) may be small, but it has a massive impact. This pest latches onto soybean roots, feeding on their nutrients and leaving a trail of destruction that costs farmers billions in yield ...
Biotechnology
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Bird flu kills 20 million chickens in US, driving egg prices sky-high
A deadly bird flu outbreak has wreaked havoc on U.S. chicken farms, claiming the lives of over 20 million egg-laying chickens last quarter, marking the worst impact on America's egg supply since the outbreak began in 2022.
Veterinary medicine
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Exploration of root-lesion nematodes in New Zealand maize crops reveals a potential new species
A new study has lifted the lid on five species of root-lesion nematodes living in maize crops across New Zealand—and suggested the existence of a hitherto-unsuspected cryptic species.
Cell & Microbiology
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Overlooked tree crops are crucial for sustainable development, researchers say
Tree crops—for example, apple, cherry, olives, nuts, coffee, and cacao—cover more than 183 million hectares worldwide, yet remain largely overlooked in agricultural policies, despite their critical role in achieving the ...
Ecology
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Fertile land for growing vegetables is at risk—but a scientific discovery could turn the tide
A large proportion of the vegetables consumed in Québec are grown in the Montérégie region in what are known as organic soils. Highly fertile and rich in organic matter, these soils are particularly well suited to vegetable ...
Biotechnology
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Diversified cropping systems boost nitrogen supply but not soil carbon, ongoing field trial discovers
Longer, more diverse rotations of crops fertilized with livestock manure have many environmental benefits, but carbon sequestration isn't one of them, according to a new study led by Iowa State University researchers.
Ecology
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Smart farming: AI predicts potato growth potential
A cutting-edge AI tool can now predict how well seed potatoes will grow into healthy potato plants. Developed by biologists from Utrecht University in collaboration with the Delft University of Technology and plant breeders, ...
Biotechnology
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Hemp microbes study may lead to more sustainable farming methods
Hemp has become increasingly popular for its versatile uses: CBD-rich varieties are in high demand for pharmaceutical products, while fiber-rich varieties are valued for industrial applications like textiles. Now, a University ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Scientists investigate what makes some plant species 'ripe' for domestication
Researchers at the University of Southampton have proposed that some wild plant species possess certain attributes which make them more suitable for human cultivation than others.
Evolution
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Planting soybean green proves effective for waterhemp and Palmer amaranth suppression
Recently published research in the journal Weed Science shows that planting soybeans in a green, living cover crop provides effective control for some of the nation's most troublesome weeds when integrated with pre-emergence ...
Ecology
Jan 13, 2025
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Germany races to contain foot-and-mouth outbreak amid export fears
Germany took further steps Monday to limit the potential spread of foot-and-mouth disease, as an outbreak of the virus threatened to hit the country's agricultural exports.
Agriculture
Jan 13, 2025
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Plant hormones that help roots reach deeper water provide potential strategy for drought-resistant crops
Scientists have discovered how plants adapt their root systems in drought conditions to grow steeper into the soil to access deeper water reserves.
Molecular & Computational biology
Jan 10, 2025
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Low-cost spectrometers prove effective for plant health monitoring
Nanjing University researchers have confirmed the efficiency of budget-friendly low-configuration spectrometers in retrieving solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence (SIF)—the red glow that plants emit during photosynthesis ...
Biotechnology
Jan 10, 2025
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New discovery on how plants detect light and grow could result in more resilient crops
University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers have discovered where an important photoreceptor acts within plant stems, and the finding could help growers improve the success rate of crops like soybeans.
Plants & Animals
Jan 10, 2025
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Hydrogen peroxide and the mystery of fruit ripening: 'Signal messengers' in plants
A research team led by Prof. Qin Guozheng from the Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has unveiled a previously unrecognized mechanism by which the RNA N6–methyladenosine (m6A) demethylase SlALKBH2 undergoes ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jan 10, 2025
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Farmers use remote sensing, big data, AI to simulate real-world crop production scenarios
Crop farmers in South Texas are witnessing the future of agriculture unfold with the advent of digital-twin technology. Spearheaded by Texas A&M AgriLife Research, this cutting-edge approach combines remote sensing, big data ...
Biotechnology
Jan 10, 2025
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Shade plants in the spotlight: New method measures how plants in shade receive light
Plants in the shade of other plants receive more light than scientists had previously believed. A team of researchers from Utrecht University and Wageningen University & Research (WUR) describe how, in a recent article in ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 9, 2025
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Natural products from soil fungus could replace harmful pesticides in agriculture
The soil fungus Mortierella alpina has the potential to make agriculture greener and more sustainable: The fungus produces bioactive molecules called malpinins, which could protect plants from destructive worms. A research ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jan 9, 2025
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Researchers test genetically edited citrus tree that controls insects responsible for greening
Scientists at the University of Florida are testing a new type of citrus tree that can fight off the tiny insects responsible for citrus greening.
Molecular & Computational biology
Jan 9, 2025
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Gene-silencing spray to combat cereal disease is safe for the environment, finds study
Great hopes are placed on a new way to combat plant diseases, using RNA to turn off genes that the pathogen needs to initiate the attack. Now, researchers from SLU and the James Hutton Institute have for the first time investigated ...
Biotechnology
Jan 9, 2025
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