Researchers have compiled the genome sequences of almost 300 types of potatoes and their wild…
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Agriculture is the science and practice of cultivating crops, raising livestock, and managing natural resources to produce food, fiber, and other essential goods. It combines biology, ecology, engineering, and economics to meet the needs of a growing global population while addressing challenges like climate change, soil degradation, and water scarcity. Modern agricultural research explores innovations in sustainable farming, precision agriculture, genetic engineering, pest management, and soil health. As food systems evolve, agriculture remains at the heart of efforts to ensure food security, environmental stewardship, and rural development around the world.
Microgreens are under investigation for their health benefits compared to mature vegetables. Early results show…
Researchers conduct a cost-benefit analysis of expanded irrigation of corn and soybeans under future climate.…
In a case study, scientists detected the costly infection in cabernet sauvignon grapevines before they…
Research Uncovers How Fungus Delivers RNA Weaponry Gray mold, the culprit behind billions in annual…
Scientists modified Rubisco using red algae proteins, boosting photosynthesis and plant growth in tobacco. This…
Plastic mulch in strawberry farming causes significant soil pollution, prompting concerns about its long-term environmental…
Weed Killers of the Future Could Soon Be Based on Failed Antibiotics A molecule initially…
A computer science study presents a revolutionary new way to think about agriculture and its…
New research from UMass Amherst shows that the rapid and unsustainable rate of topsoil erosion…
192 countries and 125 different foods: A recent study by the Complexity Science Hub reveals…
Food production is the main cause of biodiversity loss. Understanding the areas where usage clashes…
Nebraska scientists have used a data-driven technique, Epigraph, to create a potentially universal vaccine against…
A new study from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University…
With thousands of pesticides in use, the researchers’ new screening approach could make it easier…
Eco-Friendly Ammonia From Air and Water Stanford researchers have found an environmentally friendly method of…
An international study has uncovered the origins of the grapevine using the Wild Vine Database…
Rice-animal co-culture farming, an ancient Southeast Asian practice, could help meet global food demands and…