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Tree species guide unlocks benefits for UK farmers

A new guide has been launched today (Tuesday, 26 November) to help U.K. farmers reap the benefits of agroforestry—a type of sustainable farming that involves planting trees and shrubs among crops or livestock.

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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Evolution
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Ecology
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
Noninvasive plant stress phenotyping: A multi-organ approach to combat abiotic stressors
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
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Twisted light gives electrons a spinning kick: Researchers develop a novel way to control quantum interactions
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Transplanting healthy reef ecosystems to damaged reefs can improve coral health
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Three ways to track Venusquakes, from balloons to satellites
Biochemistry
Researchers develop a rapid, hands-free test for detecting bacteria in liquids
Nanophysics
New blue light-emitting lasers leverage low-toxicity colloidal quantum dots
Nanophysics
A pathway toward new quantum devices: Electrically defined quantum dots in zinc oxide
Cell & Microbiology
Bioengineers develop sensors to detect food contaminants at home
Environment
Air fryers confirmed as least polluting cooking method
Biochemistry
Turning table scraps into biodegradable, single-use plastics
Ecology
Under-ice species at risk as Arctic warms: Researchers investigate sea's microscopic organisms off northern Canada
Analytical Chemistry
Improved catalyst turns harmful greenhouse gases into cleaner fuels and feedstocks
General Physics
Quantum mechanism identified as a key to accelerating ocean temperatures
Condensed Matter
Scientists pioneer novel heat-to-electricity conversion in semimetal WSi₂
Polymers
Microwave-assisted synthesis route leads to record-breaking performance for CO₂ conversion
Mathematics
Can we avert the looming food crisis of climate change? Mathematical model reveals critical threshold
Plants & Animals
Engineering hypoallergenic cats: Mutations found in South African cats suggest allergen expression may not be essential
Analytical Chemistry
High-entropy-alloy catalyst boosts propane dehydrogenation efficiency
Ecology
Study suggests wild boars could be potential source of hepatitis E transmission to humans
Earth Sciences
NOAA research predicts an increase in active Atlantic hurricane seasons
Optics & Photonics
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Research boosts understanding of sorghum's pest resistance

Husker scientists have identified a key plant hormone that strengthens sorghum self-protection against the threat of the sugarcane aphid. The project is part of the university's wide-ranging, multidisciplinary work to advance ...

Edible insects show promise as sustainable nutritional source

As the global population grows and traditional livestock production increasingly strains environmental resources, there is a rising interest in alternative protein sources. Edible insects, particularly grasshoppers, are abundant ...