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…
Agriculture
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Extinctions and Ancient Megafaunal Mutualisms as Factors in Plant Domestication
Humans provide tremendous selection pressures on the plants that thrive on the environments we utilize by clearing forests, burning grasslands, plowing fields, and harvesting crops.…
According to a New Study, a Cocoa Bean’s ‘Fingerprint’ might Help Trace Chocolate Bars back to their Farm of Origin
Biotechnology may be the missing component in helping cocoa farmers obtain a better value for their beans, according to new research from the University of…
Agroecology – an Applied Science
The application of ecological concepts and principles in farming is known as agroecology. It is a branch of applied science that investigates ecological processes in…
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