Iron is a vital micronutrient for plants, essential for photosynthesis, respiration, and various metabolic processes. Despite its abundance in the soil, iron often exists in insoluble forms, particularly in calcareous soils, ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jul 2, 2024
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In the quest to bolster crop yields and fortify plants against environmental stressors, the delicate interplay of phytohormones stands as a keystone. Yet, our grasp of these genetic levers, particularly those dictating plant ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jun 7, 2024
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More diverse wildlife thrives on farms, benefiting both farmers and the environment, when there is variety in the agricultural landscape, a global study has found.
Ecology
Jun 5, 2024
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Drought is the most devastating environmental stress that farmers face worldwide. With the added pressures of climate change, drought years have become less predictable, more frequent and more severe.
Molecular & Computational biology
May 29, 2024
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Strawberries are a global fruit crop treasured for their flavor and nutritional value. However, achieving a balance between high sugar content, which enhances sweetness, and high yield has been a challenge.
Molecular & Computational biology
May 20, 2024
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More efficient use of phosphorus could see limited stocks of the important fertilizer last more than 500 years and boost global food production to feed growing populations.
Agriculture
Mar 25, 2024
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Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, is calling on rural and regional Australians to join in the longest-running citizen science survey of rabbit diseases in the world, to help keep the invasive pest in check.
Ecology
Feb 21, 2024
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Potassium deficiency in agricultural soils is a largely unrecognized but potentially significant threat to global food security if left unaddressed, finds new research involving researchers at UCL, University of Edinburgh ...
Ecology
Feb 19, 2024
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Climate change is already harming agricultural yields and may one day pose a significant threat to the world's food supply. Engineering more resilient crops, including those able to thrive in the face of drought or high soil ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Feb 5, 2024
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The future of global food production is under threat as temperature rises will impact farmers' physical capacity to work, a new study has revealed.
Agriculture
Jan 19, 2024
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