Schrenkiella parvula, a stress-tolerant plant, accelerates growth under harsh conditions. Researchers aim to use this…
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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.
Substituting 20% of meat from cattle with microbial protein — a meat alternative produced in…
To assess how climate warming will change risks such as crop failures and wildfires, it’s…
The protein SsPINE1 enables the fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum to overcome plant defenses, offering potential for…
An USDA Agricultural Research Service-developed line of bees that naturally has low levels of Varroa…
An outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in chicken and turkey flocks has spread across…
Researchers have untangled puzzling patterns of sinking and rising land to pin down the underground…
Selective breeding sustainably protects honey bees from Varroa mite. A new breed of honey bees…
Study shows that duplicated genes can complicate crop gene editing, leading to unpredictable outcomes, as…
Scientists have produced a map showing where the world’s major food crops should be grown…
In the context of trade-offs between land use and biodiversity, LMU geographers have simulated land…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is on the cusp of driving an agricultural revolution, and helping confront…
A new sustainable and practical method for producing hydrogen from water has been discovered by…
Very low concentrations of the popular organic insecticide spinosad have profound effects on beneficial insect…
An instrument designed to measure tree height can also distinguish corn from other crops. Every…
Insect waste, rich in nitrogen and chitin, can boost plant health by fostering beneficial microbes.…
Sequencing the complex potato genome opens the door to breeding more resilient varieties, enhancing global…
Scientists have developed a bioactive spray that delivers molecules to plant cells, enhancing crop quality…