Agriculture

According to a recent study done at the RIKEN Institute for Sustainable Resource Science in Japan, ethanol can help plants survive during droughts. Researchers under…

Betalains are a group of plant pigments that give certain fruits and vegetables their distinctive red-violet (betacyanin) or yellow (betaxanthin) color. These naturally occurring, nitrogen-containing, water-soluble pigments…

Dryland salinity is a form of soil degradation caused by rising groundwater tables in dryland areas, leading to increased soil salinity and reduced productivity of…

Soil health refers to the overall biological, chemical, and physical condition of the soil and its ability to support the growth of healthy plants, promote…

Biofuel crops are plants that are grown specifically for the purpose of producing biofuels, which are renewable energy sources made from plant matter. Some common…

The production and use of fertilizers can contribute to carbon emissions in several ways. One major source of emissions is the production of nitrogen fertilizers,…

Soil conservation is the practice of protecting the soil from degradation and erosion by maintaining its health, fertility, and productivity. It involves various practices and…

Soil resilience refers to the ability of soil to recover its original structure, function, and productivity after being disturbed, such as by natural events such…

Hybrid rice is a type of rice that is produced by crossbreeding two or more varieties of rice plants. The resulting plants have improved characteristics…

Harvesting is the process of gathering the useful part or parts of a plant. It is a man-made intervention, carried out when all of the…

Rice breeding is the process of developing new varieties of rice with desired traits such as disease resistance, high yield, and improved nutritional content. Recently,…

Fertilizers are made from natural ingredients, so their production necessitates the use of natural resources such as natural gas, water, and land. TFI member companies…