Scientists Determine the Origins of One the World’s Oldest Crops
An international study has uncovered the origins of the grapevine using the Wild Vine Database at KIT. Grapevine has a long history as one of…
An international study has uncovered the origins of the grapevine using the Wild Vine Database at KIT. Grapevine has a long history as one of…
Rice-animal co-culture farming, an ancient Southeast Asian practice, could help meet global food demands and generate an additional $150 billion annually for producers while improving…
Europe has just endured its second warmest winter on record. Much of southern and western Europe has been affected by substantial anomalies of soil moisture…
Diets rich in food from the ocean and freshwater sources could tackle both nutritional and ecological issues. Foods that come from oceanic or freshwater sources,…
A recent study shows that bald eagles in northwestern Washington state have adapted to climate change-induced changes in their traditional diet of salmon carcasses by…
An international panel of scientists has identified 100 of the most important questions facing plant science. What are the key research priorities that will help…
The researchers have discovered that the ester compound cycloartenyl ferulate is the primary contributor to the health benefits of brown rice. In Asia, rice is…
Researchers have calculated the carbon footprint for the full life cycle of fertilizers, which are responsible for approximately five percent of total greenhouse gas emissions…
An international group of researchers has achieved a 95% success rate in reproducing a commercial hybrid rice variety as a clone through seeds. This breakthrough…
Researchers at South China Agricultural University have developed new insecticidal compounds that show significantly reduced bee toxicity without reducing effectiveness against target pests – in…
Even many years after being abandoned, plant diversity of former agricultural sites is still incomplete compared to undisturbed sites. Agriculture is considered a major disturbance…
A study suggests that rising fertilizer prices could threaten an additional 100 million people with undernourishment. The conflict in Ukraine has resulted in the blockading…
The incorporation of exotic DNA from wild relatives into wheat results in a remarkable yield increase of up to 50%, even in hot weather, surpassing…
A new study led by the University of Bath in the UK has found that harmful fungal toxins are increasing in Europe’s wheat crops, with…
A University of Queensland-led study has shown that expanding global seaweed farming could go a long way to addressing the planet’s food security, biodiversity loss,…
The presence of striations and residue reveal the techniques used in harvesting. A study led by Dartmouth has uncovered the earliest evidence of rice harvesting,…
Intact forests are important climate regulators and harbors of biodiversity, but they are rapidly disappearing. Agriculture is commonly considered to be the major culprit behind…
University of California, Riverside, method creates useful char from plastic and corn waste. University of California, Riverside, scientists have moved a step closer to finding…