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A new look at the peculiarities of crop-pollinator interactions could boost plant quality
Pollination by animals contributes to a third of global food production, but little research has been done into the extent to which the identity of pollinators, pollen and crop varieties influence fruit quality when it comes ...
Ecology
18 hours ago
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Cover crops as living mulch boost soil health and nutrient cycling, study finds
Researchers have discovered that using cover crops as "living mulch" between rows of maize can significantly improve soil health and nutrient cycling, offering a sustainable approach to agricultural management.
Ecology
19 hours ago
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Dogs sniff out devastating spotted lanternflies for early detection
Growers and conservationists have a new weapon to detect invasive spotted lanternflies early and limit their spread: dogs trained to sniff out egg masses that overwinter in vineyards and forests.
Ecology
Jan 2, 2025
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Africa: Better roads promote greater dietary diversity
A balanced diet is important for reducing hunger and malnutrition. Researchers thus advocate that small farmers in low- and middle-income countries should try to produce as many different foods as possible for their own consumption.
Agriculture
Jan 2, 2025
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Investigating soil, nutrient impact on organic leafy greens in unheated, greenhouse-like high tunnel system
A recent study by scientists at the University of Florida sheds light on how soil and nutrient management practices significantly influence the productivity and quality of leafy green crops grown in high tunnel organic systems. ...
Agriculture
Dec 30, 2024
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Plant-parasite duel: Decoding tomato plants' genetic response to nematode infection
Root-knot nematodes pose a significant threat to agriculture, infecting a wide range of crops and causing billions of dollars in losses annually. These parasites induce the formation of galls on plant roots, a key part of ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Dec 23, 2024
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Houttuynia cordata: Analyzing the genome behind the medicinal plant
Houttuynia cordata, commonly known as yuxingcao, has been a key ingredient in traditional medicine for centuries, valued for its antibiotic-like properties and ability to treat various ailments. Despite its longstanding use, ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Dec 23, 2024
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Enhancing crop potential of Solanaceae with biotechnology for food security
The modern food system is largely dependent on a limited genetic pool of crops, raising significant concerns about agricultural sustainability and food security. Only a small fraction of the world's biodiversity is cultivated, ...
Biotechnology
Dec 23, 2024
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Study explores ATP's role in postharvest chilling tolerance of fruits
Postharvest chilling injury (PCI) is a major challenge in the horticulture industry, resulting in significant losses due to the perishable nature of fruits when stored at low temperatures. Chilling stress disrupts cellular ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Dec 23, 2024
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Researchers find promising approach to mitigate cadmium stress in mung bean cultivars
A research team led by Prof. Xu Hailiang from the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography (XIEG) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has demonstrated an effective approach to mitigate cadmium (Cd) stress in mung bean ...
Ecology
Dec 23, 2024
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Uganda shores up shea butter value with time-saving tech
For Ojok Okello, a Ugandan shea nut farmer, turning his harvest into a marketable product was a lengthy and labor-intensive process.
Biotechnology
Dec 23, 2024
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Dry weather triggers durian flowering, study reveals
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have discovered that around 15 days of dry weather can trigger the flowering of durian. Observations of 110 durian plants revealed that flowering occurred around 50 days after ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 23, 2024
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Biologists studying apples discover structural cell protein also directly regulates gene transcription
A cell protein previously believed only to provide a scaffolding for DNA has also been shown to directly influence DNA transcription into RNA—the first step of the process by which an organism's genetic code expresses itself. ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Dec 23, 2024
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Researchers uncover core components of xylan synthase complex in rice
Xylan is a major interlocking polysaccharide in the cell walls of seed plants, possessing a high structural diversity and cellular specificity in terms of chain polymerization, side chains, and modifications.
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 23, 2024
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The microbiology of honey: A sweet symphony of life
Honey, a complex substance made by a variety of species of bees, is often celebrated for its sweetness and health benefits. In fact, humans have been using honey, sometimes called liquid gold, for generations to soothe cold ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 20, 2024
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Grapevine protein resembles animal ion transport function, researchers discover
Researchers at the University of Adelaide have discovered that a protein which mediates the transport of alkali metal ions, such as potassium, and halide ions across plant membranes acts similarly to a protein found in animals.
Molecular & Computational biology
Dec 20, 2024
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Growing safer spuds: Removing toxins from potatoes
Scientists have discovered a way to remove toxic compounds from potatoes, making them safer to eat and easier to store. The breakthrough could cut food waste and enhance crop farming in space and other extreme environments.
Biotechnology
Dec 20, 2024
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Russia-Ukraine War's unexpected casualties: Hungry people in distant nations
The war in Ukraine is causing hunger thousands of miles from the battlefields, according to a study in Communications Earth & Environment. Nearly three years of war in the "breadbasket of the world" has left croplands destroyed ...
Agriculture
Dec 20, 2024
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Bleached reefs could sink fishing yields, study warns
What does a decline in healthy coral reefs mean for fisheries? A new study published in Marine Resource Economics, led by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), examines the correlation between fish yield and live ...
Ecology
Dec 19, 2024
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Low glycemic index rice seen as promising solution to mitigate Asia's diabetes crisis
A new paper recently published by scientists explores the potential of low glycemic index (Low GI) rice to combat the growing diabetes epidemic, particularly in Asia.
Agriculture
Dec 17, 2024
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