Mother of cultivated rice came from China's Pearl River
The mother of all cultivated rice was grown on China's Pearl River, according to a DNA "map" published on Wednesday
Biotechnology
Oct 3, 2012
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Researchers launch new 'Rust-Tracker' to monitor deadly wheat fungus in 27 nations
The world's top wheat experts today reported a breakthrough in their ability to track Ug99 and related strains of a deadly and rapidly mutating wheat pathogen called stem rust that threatens wheat fields from East Africa ...
Biotechnology
Aug 31, 2012
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Pollution weakens monsoon's might
(Phys.org) -- Over 1.5 billion people in South Asia depend on the summer monsoon rains. Now, pollution exhaust threatens this primary water source for crops and daily living, according to new research at Pacific Northwest ...
Earth Sciences
Jul 25, 2012
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Researchers discover potential new weapon against African crop pests
(Phys.org) -- A team of scientists has made a novel discovery that could provide a new strategy for controlling armyworms and other insect crop pests around the globe.
Ecology
Jun 27, 2012
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New tool for tracking a voracious pest
Since it first appeared in Texas in 1986, the Russian wheat aphid has cost U.S. wheat growers an estimated $200 million each year. But U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have developed a new tool to keep track ...
Other
May 9, 2012
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Scientists warn of emerging fungal peril
Fungal diseases are a major threat not just to wild plants and animals, but to us.
Ecology
Apr 13, 2012
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Is rainfall a greater threat to China's agriculture than warming?
New research into the impact of climate change on Chinese cereal crops has found rainfall has a greater impact than rising temperature. The research, published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture found that ...
Environment
Apr 4, 2012
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Researchers report breakthrough on salt-tolerant durum wheat
A team of Australian scientists has bred salt tolerance into a variety of durum wheat that shows improved grain yield by 25% on salty soils.
Biotechnology
Mar 11, 2012
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Revealed in accurate detail, the underground world of plants
Plant and computer scientists can now study the underground world of plants with more accuracy and clarity. The revolutionary technique will improve our chances of breeding better crop varieties and increasing yields.
Plants & Animals
Feb 16, 2012
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Grass pea 'silver bullet' for drought and waterlogging
Research into the first ever Australian-bred and released grass pea variety has revealed its ability to enhance nitrogen (N) and Potassium (P) uptake in wheat crops.
Ecology
Feb 14, 2012
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