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Wild barley genomics research paves the way for climate-resilient crops
An international team of scientists from Australia and China has unveiled the first chromosome-scale genome of a wild barley species. Their findings offer the potential for more sustainable agriculture and significant yield ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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Tapuy rice wine fermentation yields possible anti-aging superfood
Filipino researchers have found a way to optimize the traditional procedure for making Philippine rice wine or "tapuy" to produce a potential superfood rich in anti-aging compounds and antioxidants.
Cell & Microbiology
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The superpower of beans: Resilient, nutritious and ready for climate change
A study conducted by researchers at ESPOL has developed genetically improved bean varieties that are capable of withstanding water scarcity conditions. This discovery is crucial for developing more efficient agricultural ...
Biotechnology
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Upending what we know about collard greens' journey to the American South
For generations, collard greens have formed an important part of African and African-diaspora diets around the world.
Agriculture
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Tons of microplastics infiltrate Australia's agricultural soils each year, study shows
Compost applied to agricultural soils in Australia each year contains tons of microplastics, our research has revealed. These microplastics can harm soil and plant health and eventually enter food crops, potentially posing ...
Ecology
Mar 13, 2025
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NASA-ISRO mission will map farmland from planting to harvest
Data from the NISAR satellite will be used to map crop growth, track plant health, and monitor soil moisture—offering detailed, timely information for decision making.
Biotechnology
Mar 13, 2025
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Superweed in New York state found resistant to widely used herbicide
It can grow an inch or two a day, produce nearly a million seeds and emerge at almost any point in the growing season. Waterhemp is among the most destructive weeds U.S. growers contend with, and new research has confirmed ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 13, 2025
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Corn rootworm's secret weapon: How a genetic 'pause' helps a billion-dollar pest survive winter
A study from the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment offers fresh insights into a billion-dollar problem for U.S. corn producers each year. New research shows how two notorious ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Mar 13, 2025
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'Sustainable intensification' on the farm reduces soil nitrate losses, maintains crop yields
A nine-year study comparing a typical two-year corn and soybean rotation with a more intensive three-year rotation involving corn, cereal rye, soybean and winter wheat, found that the three-year system can dramatically reduce ...
Agriculture
Mar 13, 2025
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Can 'better' meat lead to sustainable diets?
Livestock production has long been associated with significant environmental impacts, prompting calls for sustainable transition in both production and consumption
Agriculture
Mar 13, 2025
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Study shows widespread H5N1 bird flu infection in cattle
Scientists are sounding alarms about a genetic mutation that was recently identified in four dairy cow herds, nearly one year after H5N1 bird flu was first reported in Texas dairy cattle.
Plants & Animals
Mar 13, 2025
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New study shows how microalgae could help advance sustainable trout farming
In their latest publication in the journal Foods, researchers from the ecological aquaculture lab at UC Santa Cruz shared a sustainable seafood innovation years in the making.
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 13, 2025
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Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but US remains hesitant
Vaccines could be a key means of suppressing bird flu and avoiding the slaughter of millions of chickens, which is blamed for egg prices averaging nearly $6 a dozen. But the move has been delayed in part because of concerns ...
Veterinary medicine
Mar 13, 2025
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Advancing sorghum science: A drought-resilient crop for agriculture's future
In a series of three recent studies, a team led by CSIC researcher at CRAG Ana I. Caño-Delgado has made significant progress in understanding the molecular mechanisms and improving the breeding of sorghum, the world's fifth ...
Biotechnology
Mar 13, 2025
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Genome editing technique enables partial inhibition of gene function in crops
Researchers at Kumamoto University have successfully executed a practical trial of a new genome-editing technique that allows for the partial inhibition of essential gene function without causing lethality. This innovative ...
Biotechnology
Mar 12, 2025
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Study calls for increased research funding to sustain U.S. agriculture
Climate change and flagging investment in research and development has U.S. agriculture facing its first productivity slowdown in decades. A new study estimates the public sector investment needed to reverse course.
Other
Mar 12, 2025
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Dried veggies, legumes could be key to improving plant-based meat alternatives
Plant-based meat substitutes are popular with people who want to reduce their meat consumption or who choose a vegan diet. However, concerns persist about the products becoming dry when cooked and lacking the mouth feel associated ...
Biotechnology
Mar 12, 2025
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Hand pollination helps cocoa farmers offset climate harm
Exploring ways for cocoa farmers to hand pollinate their crops could help offset crop losses resulting from climate changes, researchers suggest.
Ecology
Mar 12, 2025
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Researchers use unique approaches to study plants in future climate conditions
As major changes continue for our planet's climate, scientists are concerned about how plants will grow and adapt. Researchers in the MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory, or PRL, Sharkey lab are studying changes in plant metabolism ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 12, 2025
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The 'sustainable' cod in your shopping basket may be no such thing—new study reveals mislabeling
Cod sold in some European supermarkets is being mislabeled and is actually fished far from its claimed origin, according to our new study. We sampled cod sold in Germany, Spain, France and the UK and found that about 30% ...
Biotechnology
Mar 12, 2025
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