NC State researchers found that blueberry powdery mildew has spread globally in two strains, costing…
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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.
Intensive farming practices and the use of shallow groundwater influence precipitation patterns. Land use changes…
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking biological method to combat insect pests by shortening the lifespan…
A new device produces ammonia from air and wind energy, offering a sustainable alternative to…
Researchers at the John Innes Centre have discovered that the capacity of bacteria to spread…
Archaeological samples of grains, straw, and cobs recovered from caves in the Peruaçu Valley exhibit…
Scientists have traced the evolutionary path from C3 to C4 photosynthesis, discovering key regulatory changes…
California’s San Joaquin Valley is experiencing severe land subsidence due to groundwater over-extraction, causing extensive…
Launched in July 2022, NASA’s EMIT mission aboard the International Space Station has evolved from…
Research reveals that phosphorus is being washed from U.S. soils into rivers, driven by climate…
A research team has developed a framework to study phenotypic plasticity, linking crop traits, genetics,…
Researchers at MIT are developing innovative agricultural technologies such as stress-signaling plants, microbial fertilizers, and…
Bioengineers propose “electro-agriculture,” a method that replaces photosynthesis with a solar-powered reaction converting CO2 into…
A groundbreaking nine-year study found that elephants approaching small-scale farms in Kenya avoid beehive fences…
Discoveries in plant genetics reveal how DMSP production can enhance plant growth in stressful conditions,…
Research indicates that our capacity to process starches, crucial for consuming foods like bread, originated…
Ants began farming fungi 66 million years ago post-asteroid impact, with leafcutter ants evolving advanced…
Research indicates that methane emissions from slurry stores on dairy farms could be significantly higher…