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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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Plants & Animals
Heat hardiness: Scientists identify key phase for tomato heat tolerance
Biotechnology
New research could simplify genetic transfer of nitrogen fixation to food crops
Biotechnology
Biorefining process could make grass digestible for pigs, chickens, and fish
Molecular & Computational biology
Improving pulse flours for consumer use: Using synchrotron light to determine optimal particle size for milling
Plants & Animals
Research team investigates climate change impact on pecan orchards
Biotechnology
Plant engineering method promises to dramatically improve biofuel and bioproduct development
Plants & Animals
Invasive fruit fly species puts parts of Southern California's Orange County under quarantine
Molecular & Computational biology
Scientists reveal strigolactone perception mechanism and role in tillering responses to nitrogen
Ecology
Sprinkling plants with water found effective in keeping spider mites off raspberry leaves
Plants & Animals
Accumulation of polystyrene nanoplastics in leaves poses threats to plants, study shows
Evolution
Biologists discover how plants evolved multiple ways to override genetic instructions
Ecology
Grocery stores are more reliable than sushi restaurants in labeling salmon properly, Seattle study finds
Biotechnology
Lab-cultured plant yogurt rivals dairy creaminess
Molecular & Computational biology
New research may lead to potatoes that are less reliant on nitrogen fertilizers
Ecology
Making farming better for bees: Can we breed crops that produce more nectar and pollen?
Agriculture
Making 'stressed' potatoes more climate-resilient
Ecology
Food security in Africa: Managing water will be vital in a rapidly growing region
Biotechnology
Spraying rice with zinc oxide nanoparticles protects yields during heat waves, study finds
Molecular & Computational biology
Not the usual suspects: Research reveals novel genetic basis of pest resistance to biotech crops
Biotechnology
COP29: AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa—but it shouldn't be left in the hands of corporates

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Analytical Chemistry
When is a hole not a hole? Researchers investigate the mystery of 'latent pores'
Planetary Sciences
Student-led study reveals extraterrestrial explosions may blow hot and cold
Astronomy
Long-sought measurement of exotic beta decay in thallium helps extract the timescale of the sun's birth
Plants & Animals
AI-assisted method can reduce number of mice needed for experiments while promoting animal welfare
Optics & Photonics
Scientists discover laser light can cast a shadow
Astronomy
Astronomers inspect the nature of an X-ray binary with a red supergiant
Economics & Business
Research examines effects of wasting employees' time at work
Condensed Matter
Physicists identify key mechanism behind chiral charge density wave in TiSe₂
Planetary Sciences
Scientists compile library for evaluating exoplanet water
Planetary Sciences
Meteorite contains evidence of liquid water on Mars 742 million years ago
Superconductivity
Experiment supports existence of a new type of superconductor
Archaeology
12,000-year old stones may be very early evidence of wheel-like technology
General Physics
Scientists identify flaw in astrophysics models of massive stars and supernovae
Astronomy
Discovery of three galactic 'red monsters' in early universe challenges current models of galaxy formation
Evolution
Fossil teeth suggest a long childhood is the prelude to the evolution of a large brain
Earth Sciences
Colorado River basins could face tipping point, drought study warns
Ecology
Ocean warming and acidification threaten key ocean plankton groups, study warns
General Physics
CMS develops new AI algorithm to detect anomalies at the Large Hadron Collider
Biotechnology
Metagenomic profiling method with enhanced precision uses fewer computing resources
Astronomy
Swift Observatory studies a pair of gas-churning monster black holes

Killing giant ragweed just got harder for some Wisconsin farmers

When giant ragweed takes hold in a crop field, the towering weed reduces yield and sends plumes of its famously allergy-inducing pollen into the air. There are few tools available to thwart the menace, especially for farmers ...

Vernicia montana's genome unearths new breeding horizons

A study has unveiled the genetic blueprint of Vernicia montana, a plant renowned for its high-value tung oil and ornamental beauty. The research decodes its chromosome-level genome, providing unparalleled insights into its ...

Comparing methods for extracting edible protein from mealworms

Edible insects are emerging as an alternative protein source that has various benefits compared with conventional animal sources. New research published in the Journal of Food Science compared four different methods for extracting ...

How does organic farming benefit honey bees?

Organic farming and flower strips promote the health of honey bees. In their vicinity, colonies grow stronger and are generally healthier. This is most likely because the insects have a diverse and continuous food supply ...