Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza National University researchers conducted a genomic analysis of fine aroma cocoa from northern Peru, uncovering genetic divergence and evolutionary patterns within Theobroma cacao.
Dogs have many jobs, but one you may not expect is identifying grapevines coated in a destructive and highly contagious fungus. Although dogs can detect serious vine infections by smell, scientists don't know exactly what ...
Veterinary medicine
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Insecticides may help growers hoping to protect their crops from harmful insects, but they also may contribute to a larger amount of some weeds, according to a study led by researchers at Penn State.
Ecology
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Protecting native forests combined with transitioning fallow and unmanaged agricultural lands to 'Ōiwi (Native Hawaiian) and other place-based agroforestry systems has direct benefits for local fisheries, according to a ...
Ecology
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The olive tree is one of the most iconic symbols of the Mediterranean basin, deeply intertwined with the region's history, economy, and culture. But how did this tree, originally a wild species, come to dominate landscapes ...
Paleontology & Fossils
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A new study has uncovered a molecular mechanism by which rice cells perceive viral infections and initiate antiviral response. This finding significantly contributes to our understanding of virus-host interactions for further ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Mar 20, 2025
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Researchers from Kyushu University have developed a new numerical model to explain the behavior of sunlight under various weather conditions. Unlike previous methods that focused on how plants perceive sunlight as a pure ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Mar 19, 2025
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Environmental conditions can cause damaging stress to plants, posing challenges for home gardeners and farmers. Therefore, early detection—before leaves visibly discolor, wilt or wither—is crucial.
Biotechnology
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New RNA-based active agents reliably protect plants against the Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), the most common virus in agriculture and horticulture. They were developed by researchers at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Mar 18, 2025
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Scientists have successfully mapped the genome sequence of Aegilops mutica, a wild relative of wheat, shedding light on its genetic diversity and potential use in breeding programs.
Molecular & Computational biology
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