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Portable spectrophotometer approach predicts shelf life of strawberries in real time
Based on non-invasive technology, a research group at the University of Cordoba has created a tool to guarantee optimal strawberry quality and minimize food waste.
Biotechnology
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The time is ripe to support urban agriculture: Experts urge Congress to fund new iteration of Farm Bill
As Congress reconvenes, a coalition of advocates has published a policy brief calling on representatives to provide more support for urban agriculture through a new iteration of the Farm Bill, which has been in a state of ...
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A new vertical seed distribution trait for soybean breeding
As the human population increases and protein demand doubles, modern plant breeders must further optimize soybean plant architecture and per plant yield for modern farming systems.
Molecular & Computational biology
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Barley pangenome study reveals diversity can arise after domestication
Pangenomes are collections of annotated genome sequences of multiple individuals of a species. The structural variants uncovered by these datasets are a major asset to genetic analysis in crop plants.
Molecular & Computational biology
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Linking data on genetics, traits and environment gives crop breeders a wider lens
Understanding how both environmental conditions and genetic makeup affect crops is essential to developing varieties that are more resilient and productive. But the intricate interplay between weather and genes is difficult ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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Robot identifies plants by 'touching' their leaves
Researchers in China have developed a robot that identifies different plant species at various stages of growth by "touching" their leaves with an electrode. The robot can measure properties such as surface texture and water ...
Biotechnology
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Agrivoltaics for sustainable food, energy and water management in East Africa
Combining solar power production with agriculture can significantly boost crop yields, conserve water and generate low-carbon electricity for areas particularly vulnerable to climate change, a new study has shown.
Biotechnology
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Zinc to the rescue: Study uncovers how foliar sprays enhance drought resilience in crops
A new study by Dr. Arun K. Shanker and colleagues from ICAR-CRIDA has revealed novel insights into how zinc foliar sprays can mitigate the adverse effects of water deficit stress in pearl millet, focusing specifically on ...
Biotechnology
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Alaska-grown hazelnuts? A changing climate is helping growers coax unusual crops from northern soil
The little tree in Josh Smith's yard at the base of Bear Mountain resembled an alder, the scrappy and familiar Alaskan shrub.
Agriculture
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Sweet switch: Sorbitol's key role in apple plant growth strategy
Apple trees, like many perennial plants, endure a prolonged juvenile stage before reaching maturity, during which they experience complex developmental changes. These transitions impact photosynthetic traits, growth rates, ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Nov 12, 2024
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Turning waste into fuel: Bourbon industry offers new path for renewable energy
University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) researchers are turning one of the state's largest and fastest-growing industries into an unlikely renewable energy source.
Biotechnology
Nov 12, 2024
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Natural tolerance to weed killer uncovered in bryophytes
Herbicide resistance poses a challenge to producing enough food for a growing population. Sam Caygill and colleagues at the Gregor Mendel Institute (GMI) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences discovered how a large group of ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Nov 12, 2024
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New strategies needed to combat immune system-damaging poultry virus detected on UK farms
Researchers working to understand the prevalence of a virus that can severely damage the immune system of chickens have said that new strategies are needed to improve the control of the disease in the UK.
Veterinary medicine
Nov 11, 2024
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Birds, bees and bats working together means more macadamia nuts
An international research team led by the universities of Göttingen and Hohenheim in Germany has gained new insights into how the interaction of birds, bees and bats significantly increases the quantity and quality of macadamia ...
Ecology
Nov 11, 2024
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Smart surveillance system improves tomato plant monitoring with high-speed disease detection, fruit counting
Tomatoes are a critical source of nutrients and remain one of the most widely cultivated fruits globally. However, intensive greenhouse practices increase susceptibility to diseases, which can reduce yields by up to 30% and ...
Biotechnology
Nov 11, 2024
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AI-powered model enhances rice lodging detection for improved agricultural outcomes
By leveraging advanced convolutional neural network (CNN) architecture and intelligent optimization algorithms, an AI-powered model significantly surpasses conventional techniques, offering enhanced accuracy and reduced computational ...
Biotechnology
Nov 11, 2024
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Genetic study solves the mystery of 'selfish' B chromosomes in rye
Some chromosomes, such as B chromosomes, can increase their inheritance rate to their own advantage. These extra chromosomes are found in many plants, animals, and fungi and rely upon various strategies to avoid being eliminated ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Nov 11, 2024
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Maternal small RNAs determine the fate of hybrid seeds in plants, finds study
Plant breeders, aiming to develop resilient and high-quality crops, often cross plants from different species to transfer desirable traits. However, they frequently encounter a major obstacle: hybrid seed failure. This reproductive ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Nov 11, 2024
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Stalling a disease that could annihilate banana production is a high-return investment in Colombia
There's no cure for a fungal disease that could potentially wipe out much of global banana production. Widespread adoption of cement paths, disinfection stations, and production strategies could net 3–4 USD of benefits ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 11, 2024
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Heat hardiness: Scientists identify key phase for tomato heat tolerance
By studying tomato varieties that produce fruit in exceptionally hot growing seasons, biologists at Brown University identified the growth cycle phase when tomatoes are most vulnerable to extreme heat, as well as the molecular ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 9, 2024
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