Potassium deficiency in soils presents a significant risk to global food security, with economic and environmental concerns necessitating global assessment and sustainable management strategies. Research…
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Researchers used text analysis on historical documents and social media to trace the spread of Phytophthora infestans, the plant pathogen behind the Irish potato famine.…
A new report by the Food System Economics Commission highlights that transforming global food systems could yield socio-economic benefits of 5 to 10 trillion USD…
A recent study on leguminous plants has uncovered the role of IRON MAN (IMA) peptides in facilitating the collection of iron into root nodules during…
Northwestern University researchers have introduced a soil-microbe-powered fuel cell, significantly outperforming similar technologies and providing a sustainable solution for powering low-energy devices, with full public…
Researchers at Stockholm University have achieved a breakthrough in studying catalyst surfaces in ammonia production, overcoming previous challenges in the Haber-Bosch process. This advancement, facilitated…
A recent study indicates that small dietary changes, such as substituting a beef burger for a turkey burger or choosing plant-based milk, can significantly reduce…
Urban garden in Nantes, France. Credit: Baptiste Grard Urban agriculture, while offering significant social and environmental benefits, has a carbon footprint considerably higher than conventional…
Research on the High Plains Aquifer reveals the critical link between aquifer depletion and crop yields, stressing the importance of efficient groundwater management for agricultural…
Research reveals that treating seedlings with ethylene in darkness, followed by light exposure, enhances their growth and stress tolerance. This method, first observed in Arabidopsis…
Various rice plants, both control plants and mutants, between three and four weeks after inoculation. Credit: IRD / Laurence Albar The so-called Rice Yellow Mottle…
Researchers found that planting a variety of crops, as opposed to monocultures, increases agricultural yield by limiting soil pathogen growth. The study emphasizes the productivity…
Researchers at Oregon State University have sequenced the chia genome, unveiling significant potential for enhancing human health and nutrition. The study identifies genes beneficial for…
University of Copenhagen researchers have overturned a longstanding belief about quinoa’s bladder cells. Originally thought to enhance drought and salt tolerance, these cells actually defend…
‘Priming’ plants by exposing them to certain chemicals while they’re seeds can affect their growth later in life. Researchers have found that treating seeds with…
MIT chemists are reducing the carbon footprint of chemical fertilizers by using nitrogen-fixing bacteria as a sustainable alternative. They developed a protective metal-organic coating that…
The UN’s report on global drought, revealed at COP28, highlights the severe and often overlooked consequences of droughts. It presents alarming data on drought impacts…
A recent study highlights the potential health risks of cannabis use due to harmful fungi contamination, underscoring the need for more research and better regulations.…
A new study has uncovered that three recessive genes are responsible for the orange color in carrots, offering insights into carrot breeding and health benefits.…
Researchers found that teff, a gluten-free grain, has antioxidant properties beneficial for human health. Further research aims to identify high-antioxidant teff varieties, with implications for…