Agriculture

Researchers Show how to Turn a Global Warming Risk into a Cost-effective Food Security Solution

Researchers Show how to Turn a Global Warming Risk into a Cost-effective Food Security Solution

An ingenious procedure for transforming a potent greenhouse gas into a food security solution has been blocked by economic uncertainty, like a mirage on the…
Maize Crops are Harmed by Ozone Pollution

Maize Crops are Harmed by Ozone Pollution

Ground-level ozone is a danger to food production because it reduces the yield and quality of key staple crops. Soybean, wheat, and rice are the…
Farmers can Use Smart Soil Bugs to Control Crop Diseases in an Environmentally Responsible Way

Farmers can Use Smart Soil Bugs to Control Crop Diseases in an Environmentally Responsible Way

A research-industry collaboration has produced a new way for managing a variety of devastating agricultural diseases using native, beneficial soil microorganisms. The agri-tech breakthrough aims…
Symbiotic Bacteria in Root Cells could be Key to Better Crop Production

Symbiotic Bacteria in Root Cells could be Key to Better Crop Production

According to a Rutgers study, symbiotic bacteria that infiltrate root cells can be controlled to produce hardier crops that require less fertilizer. The findings were…
Researchers say that Comparisons of Organic and Conventional Agriculture Need to be Improved

Researchers say that Comparisons of Organic and Conventional Agriculture Need to be Improved

Agriculture’s and food’s environmental impacts are widely discussed. However, the most often used technique of study frequently overlooks important elements like biodiversity, soil quality, pesticide…
How do Plants React to Heat Temperature?

How do Plants React to Heat Temperature?

Heat stress can have a serious impact on plants, just like it does on other species. They stimulate the heat shock response, a biochemical process…
Planes with Powerful Sensors Detect Crop Nitrogen with Excellent Accuracy

Planes with Powerful Sensors Detect Crop Nitrogen with Excellent Accuracy

Researchers from the University of Illinois mounted hyperspectral sensors on planes to assess nitrogen status and photosynthetic capability in corn. They were able to scan…
Pollution Confuses Butterflies and Bees, Reducing Pollination

Pollution Confuses Butterflies and Bees, Reducing Pollination

A new study discovered that when diesel fumes and ozone were present, pollination was reduced by about a third – the negative influence of these…
To Better Understand the Differences in Capacity between Domesticated and Wild Rice, Researchers Studied the 2 Species

To Better Understand the Differences in Capacity between Domesticated and Wild Rice, Researchers Studied the 2 Species

Rice is the primary food source for millions of people throughout Asia. Rice, which is thought to have been domesticated as early as 6000 BCE,…
Herbicide Environmental Impact Mitigation

Herbicide Environmental Impact Mitigation

The interactions of different herbicides and what they mean for herbicide drift are being studied. In recent years, herbicide drift has caused more damage to…
Discovering New Ways to Target Pest Insects Selectively

Discovering New Ways to Target Pest Insects Selectively

A failed pesticide screening can just as easily kill your entire crop as the pests that were attacking it! There are alternatives to using chemicals…
A New Plant-Infecting Enzyme has been Discovered, Potentially Paving the Way for Disease Prevention

A New Plant-Infecting Enzyme has been Discovered, Potentially Paving the Way for Disease Prevention

Scientists have discovered previously unknown ways for crop diseases to get through plant cell walls, paving the way for the development of effective disease management…
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