“Planting” Volcanic Rocks in Farm Fields Could Be a Game Changer for Carbon Capture
Adding crushed volcanic rocks to agricultural fields can both improve the soil and suck down carbon dioxide. Doing so in the hot, humid tropics would…
Adding crushed volcanic rocks to agricultural fields can both improve the soil and suck down carbon dioxide. Doing so in the hot, humid tropics would…
A new nanotechnology-based pest control method allows for deep soil delivery of pesticides, offering an effective solution to combat root-level nematode infestations while reducing environmental…
Recent research reveals that plants employ their internal circadian rhythms to adapt to fluctuations in water availability and salt levels, presenting a novel strategy for…
It’s one thing for a hybrid citrus tree to tolerate citrus greening disease (a.k.a. Huanglongbing) and quite another if it also produces orange-like fruit—especially if…
Early mapping of potato blight in the USA offers insights into the disease’s initial spread and contemporary theories on its causes and remedies before reaching…
Bovine muscle cells have been engineered to generate their own growth signals, eliminating the need for expensive components in the production process. Cellular agriculture –…
A new species of nematode has the potential to safeguard crops without the need for pesticides. Scientists at UC Riverside have identified a new species…
Research by undergraduates, carried out in a kitchen amidst lockdown, has the potential to minimize food waste and extend the freshness of vegetables. Carrot pieces,…
Research reveals a global threat to food security from potassium deficiency in soils, highlighting the imbalance between potassium removal and replenishment, the critical role of…
You’d think the complex flavor in a quality cup of tea would depend mainly on the tea varieties used to make it. However, recent research…
Researchers have mapped the genome of ancient einkorn wheat, opening avenues for breeding more resilient and nutritious bread wheat varieties by leveraging einkorn’s genetic diversity….
Text analytics revealed new insights into the spread of Phytophthora infestans, from its historical impact on the Irish potato famine to its modern presence. This…
A new global policy report from the Food System Economics Commission (FSEC), authored by leading economists and scientists, reveals that worldwide changes in food systems…
Changing the color of commonly used agricultural nets lessens insect damage to Kujo Leek fields. Red nets are better at keeping away a common agricultural…
IMA peptides in legumes enhance iron acquisition for nitrogen fixation, offering insights into sustainable agriculture practices. Leguminous plants have a mechanism (rhizobial symbiosis) to efficiently…
A Northwestern University-led team of researchers has developed a new fuel cell that harvests energy from microbes living in dirt. About the size of a…
For the first time, scientists from Stockholm University have studied the surfaces of iron and ruthenium catalysts during the formation of ammonia from nitrogen and…
The world’s natural supply is at risk, making crucial developments essential. Amid the challenges of disease and high demand affecting the primary natural rubber supply…