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Reducing cattle ranching is not enough to restore degraded soils in Brazil's Caatinga, researchers say
The Caatinga is the only biome found exclusively in Brazil and is home to the largest contiguous area of seasonally dry tropical forest in the world. However, anthropogenic activities such as cattle ranching, agriculture, ...
Ecology
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Spray drones prove effective for crabgrass management in turf
Until now, not much was known about the influence that nozzle type and application volume have on weed control efficacy with remotely piloted aerial application systems (RPAASs). However, new research shows that RPAAS applications ...
Agriculture
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Feeding dairy cows whole cottonseed byproduct boosts milk fat, researchers find
Despite U.S. per capita milk consumption falling significantly in recent decades, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Americans are consuming a record amount of dairy in butter and cheese—products made from ...
Agriculture
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International team calls for new approach to estimate crop yield potential and gaps
An international team of agronomists is calling for a new approach to estimate crop yield potential and gaps—information that is critical in planning how to meet growing food demand.
Ecology
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Lactic acid bacteria can improve plant-based dairy alternatives
A new study maps how specific lactic acid bacteria can enhance both the flavor and nutritional quality of plant-based dairy alternatives. The findings may have wide-reaching perspectives for the further development of sustainable ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Scientists detect and analyze flight sound of invasive Asian hornet in move to protect honeybee colonies
Scientists have been able to remotely detect, capture and analyze the sound of the invasive Asian hornet in flight, in a move which could help save honeybee colonies from distress and destruction.
Biotechnology
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Climate change and globalization raise risks from crop pests
Climate change and globalization are driving a surge in threats to crops from insects and mites, researchers say. Rising temperatures are enabling pests to move further from the equator and to higher ground, while increased ...
Ecology
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Unlocking the antioxidant power of Australian native fruits
A team from the National Institute of Complementary Medicine at Western Sydney University believe the Kakadu plum and the Davidson plum have the potential to redefine the functional food market globally because of the antioxidant ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Apr 7, 2025
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Engaging the next generation of dairy leaders: Strategies to inspire and retain undergraduates
The dairy sector is a pillar of the global economy, and in the United States alone, it generates billions of dollars in revenue, supports millions of jobs, and helps feed a growing international population. However, like ...
Agriculture
Apr 7, 2025
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Smallholder farming in three African countries studied for 10 years—why profitable irrigation is key
The world has to feed a growing population with the same area of land and less water. Irrigation is key to managing this problem. A 10-year project called Transforming Irrigation in Southern Africa focused on capacity constraints ...
Agriculture
Apr 7, 2025
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Researchers make important breakthrough in unlocking the power of epigenetic variation in crop breeding
Epigenetic variation, like genetic variation, can be inherited and influence traits across generations. However, epigenetic variation does not involve changes to the genetic sequence that makes up DNA.
Molecular & Computational biology
Apr 7, 2025
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One-third of Australia's coastal terrestrial aquaculture at risk from sea level rise by 2100
New research led by Griffith University has determined that more than 43% of Queensland's current productive aquaculture sites are expected to be impacted by sea level rise.
Ecology
Apr 7, 2025
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Young plants' vulnerability linked to growth-energy trade-off
From toddlers in daycare to seedlings in forests, young organisms tend to get sick more easily than adults—a phenomenon that has long puzzled parents and scientists alike.
Plants & Animals
Apr 5, 2025
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Drone and camera combo offers affordable drought-tolerance selection for corn
A method using free software and a drone with a low-cost camera has made it possible to select drought-tolerant corn plants. The tool contributes to the selection of plants that can better withstand water stress, one of the ...
Biotechnology
Apr 4, 2025
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Beyond photorespiration: A systematic approach to unlocking enhanced plant productivity
A study published in Science Advances has revealed promising strategies to significantly improve crop yields by addressing photorespiration, a metabolic process that can reduce productivity by up to 36% in some crops. Researchers ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Apr 4, 2025
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Certain sunflower strains can be induced to form seeds without pollination
Syngenta Biotechnology China-led research, with partners in the U.S., France, the UK, Chile, the Netherlands, Argentina, and across China, has discovered that sunflowers can form viable haploid seeds through parthenogenesis ...
The fungal circadian clock: A potential target for combating plant diseases
Fusarium oxysporum is a soil-borne fungal pathogen that causes a group of serious plant diseases known as Fusarium wilts. As one of the most economically important plant pathogens worldwide, it can infect hundreds of species—including ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Apr 3, 2025
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Fluorescent biosensor tracks plant RNA in real time for better crops and biosecurity
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed the first-ever method of detecting ribonucleic acid, or RNA, inside plant cells using a technique that results in a visible fluorescent signal. The technology can ...
Biotechnology
Apr 3, 2025
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AI is changing the game for plant proteins
From personalized nutrition to more sustainable supply chains, we're just beginning to unlock the potential of AI in farming and food production. And it couldn't come at a more critical time. As the global population continues ...
Biotechnology
Apr 3, 2025
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Cover crops provide an often-overlooked reduction in soil carbon erosion, study finds
Planting ground cover in fields between cash crop growing seasons is an effective way to prevent farmland from losing soil carbon from erosion, a factor that's underestimated in considering the carbon sequestration potential ...
Ecology
Apr 3, 2025
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