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Study shows hot water reduces E. coli on pecans

Before those sweet and savory pecans make their way into your pecan pie or other holiday treat, they may go through an antimicrobial wash to reduce pathogens. But why would that be needed?

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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Superior photosynthesis abilities of some plants could hold key to climate-resilient crops
Agriculture
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Growing soybeans has a surprisingly significant emissions footprint, but it's ripe for reduction
Molecular & Computational biology
Cas9-PE system achieves precise editing and site-specific random mutation in rice
Biotechnology
Light-based technology is safe and effective for mitigating fungal contamination of cereal grains, study finds
Agriculture
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
Biotechnology
Collaboration key to ultimate genotypes in plants and livestock, say researchers
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
Ecology
Bee alert: Pesticides pose a real threat to more than 70% of wild bees
Molecular & Computational biology
New insights into flowering regulation: Impact of carbon and nitrogen signaling on floral repressors in Arabidopsis
Biotechnology
New technology rapidly measures antioxidants in maple syrup
Biotechnology
Fermenting a future for food in Australia
Agriculture
Researchers propose European-style food certification to boost Indiana's rural economies
Biotechnology
Antarctic bacteria show promise as biocontrol agents for combating banana wilt
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
Biotechnology
Altering two genes to produce sweeter tomatoes without sacrificing size, weight or yield

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Researchers develop light-guided siRNA delivery system based on cyanobacteria
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Magnetically driven vortices may be generating Earth-size concentrations of hydrocarbon haze at Jupiter's poles
Earth Sciences
Reversing climate change may cost quadruple after tipping point, warn experts
Analytical Chemistry
X-ray measurements reveal an unexpected role for copper in photocatalysts
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Mathematicians develop AI to forecast market interest rates
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Observations detect the lowest mass ratio contact binary to date
Astronomy
Ultrawide binary objects in the Kuiper belt may not have come from the earliest solar system, research suggests
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Sports betting and financial market data show how people misinterpret new information in predictable ways
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Oldest US firearm unearthed in Arizona, a bronze cannon linked to Coronado expedition
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Cyanobacterial circadian clock uses an AM radio-like mechanism to control cellular processes
General Physics
More comprehensive search for sterile neutrinos comes up empty
Astronomy
Record-breaking run on Frontier sets new bar for simulating the universe in exascale era
Ecology
Fossil amphibians found in burrows where they waited for the next rainy season
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Sombrero Galaxy dazzles in new Webb images and video
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Family matters: Living near relatives makes us heroic and harsh
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AI and astronomy: Neural networks simulate solar observations
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Uranus's swaying moons could help spacecraft seek out hidden oceans
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Spin-powered crystals dramatically improve water splitting process for clean hydrogen production
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Keeping a cell's nucleolus compact may be key to fighting aging

Protect the prosciutto: Italy battles swine fever

Pig farmer Alberto Cavagnini has slaughtered 1,600 of his hogs due to swine fever, a virus threatening the 20-billion-euro pork industry in Italy, including its world-famous prosciutto.

Team develops gene editing strategy for macroalgae Neopyropia

Neopyropia is an important economic macroalga and is one of the main macroalgae cultivation species in China, Japan, South Korea and other countries. As a critical juncture in the evolution of photosynthetic organisms, red ...

How plants keep viruses from passing to their progeny

Scientists have learned how plants keep viruses from being passed to their offspring, a finding that could ensure healthier crops. The discovery could also help reduce the transmission of diseases from mothers to human children.