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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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Ecology
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Molecular & Computational biology
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Biotechnology
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Cell & Microbiology
Iron-clad defense: How microbes shield tomato crops from bacterial wilt
Agriculture
Automated 3D computer vision model offers a new tool to measure and understand dairy cow behavior and welfare
Molecular & Computational biology
Low-cost phenotyping system unveils key insights into quantitative disease resistance in wild tomatoes
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
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Benchmarking the Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility
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Better health diagnostics through genetically engineered embedded sentinel cells
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Bandwidth measurements show how pulsar signals distort as they move through space
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Astronomers discover a 'hot Neptune' in a tight orbit
Earth Sciences
Unexplained heat-wave 'hotspots' are popping up across the globe
Optics & Photonics
Twisted light gives electrons a spinning kick: Researchers develop a novel way to control quantum interactions
Astronomy
Final data and undiscovered images from NASA's NEOWISE
Analytical Chemistry
Cobalt ions, not covalent organic frameworks themselves, drive catalytic activity, study finds
Biochemistry
Biochemical alert system makes quick health and environmental monitoring possible
Evolution
Fruit fly study offers new insights into sperm evolution
Social Sciences
Aesthetics study examines music's influence on experience of art
Analytical Chemistry
From days to hours: A faster way to make a promising new catalyst
Plants & Animals
Scientists successfully use harmless viruses to investigate the nervous system in frogs
Plants & Animals
Great apes visually track subject-object relationships like humans do, research reveals
General Physics
Quantum mechanism identified as a key to accelerating ocean temperatures
Polymers
Microwave-assisted synthesis route leads to record-breaking performance for CO₂ conversion
Analytical Chemistry
Improved catalyst turns harmful greenhouse gases into cleaner fuels and feedstocks
Biochemistry
Turning table scraps into biodegradable, single-use plastics
Mathematics
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Ecology
Transplanting healthy reef ecosystems to damaged reefs can improve coral health

Strengthening crop stems: New insights from pepper plant genetics

Stem lodging is a major challenge in agricultural production, especially in crops like peppers with heavy above-ground biomass. Lodging reduces stem strength and stability, severely affecting crop yield and quality.